Denial of Justice in International Law
Denial of Justice in International Law

Author: Jan Paulsson

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2005-10-06

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 1139448285

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Denial of justice is one of the oldest bases of liability in international law and the modern understanding of denial of justice is examined by Paulsson in this book, which was originally published in 2005. The possibilities for prosecuting the offence of denial of justice have evolved in fundamental ways and it is now settled law that States cannot disavow international responsibility by arguing that their courts are independent of the government. Even more importantly, the doors of international tribunals have swung wide open to admit claimants other than states: non-governmental organisations, corporations and individuals, and Paulsson examines several recent cases of great importance in his book.

Access to Justice and International Organisations
Access to Justice and International Organisations

Author: Rishi Gulati

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2022-03-17

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1108837549

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This book proposes an approach that guarantees access to justice for victims of international institutional conduct without compromising institutional independence.

Fair and Equitable Treatment
Fair and Equitable Treatment

Author: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

Publisher:

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789211128277

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"In recent years, the concept of fair and equitable treatment has assumed prominence in investment relations between States. While the earliest proposals that made reference to this standard of treatment for investment are contained in various multilateral efforts in the period immediately following World War II, the bulk of the State practice incorporating the standard is to be found in bilateral investment treaties which have become a central feature in international investment relations. In essence, the fair and equitable standard provides a yardstick by which relations between foreign direct investors and Governments of capital-importing countries may be assessed. It also acts as a signal from capital-importing countries, for it indicates, at the very least, a State's willingness to accommodate foreign capital on terms that take into account the interests of the investor in fairness and equity."--Provided by publisher.

General Principles of Law and International Due Process
General Principles of Law and International Due Process

Author: Charles T. Kotuby, Jr.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-02-15

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 0190642726

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Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice defines "international law" to include not only "custom" and "convention" between States but also "the general principles of law recognized by civilized nations" within their municipal legal systems. In 1953, Bin Cheng wrote his seminal book on general principles, identifying core legal principles common to various domestic legal systems across the globe. This monograph summarizes and analyzes the general principles of law and norms of international due process, with a particular focus on developments since Cheng's writing. The aim is to collect and distill these principles and norms in a single volume as a practical resource for international law jurists, advocates, and scholars. The information contained in this book holds considerable importance given the growth of inter-state intercourse resulting in the increased use of general principles over the past 60 years. General principles can serve as rules of decision, whether in interpreting a treaty or contract, determining causation, or ascertaining unjust enrichment. They also include a core set of procedural requirements that should be followed in any adjudicative system, such as the right to impartiality and the prohibition on fraud. Although the general principles are, by definition, basic and even rudimentary, they hold vital importance for the rule of law in international relations. They are meant not to define a rule of law, but rather the rule of law.

The International Law of Investment Claims
The International Law of Investment Claims

Author: Zachary Douglas

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2009-06-11

Total Pages: 685

ISBN-13: 0521855675

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This book is a codification of the principles and rules relating to the prosecution of investment claims.

Human Rights in International Investment Law and Arbitration
Human Rights in International Investment Law and Arbitration

Author: Pierre-Marie Dupuy

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13: 0199578184

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There is a growing interplay between international investment law, arbitration and human rights. This book offers a systematic analysis of this interaction, exploring the role of principles of justice in investment law, comparing investment arbitration with other courts, and examining case studies on human rights.

Justice in International Law
Justice in International Law

Author: Stephen M. Schwebel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2011-05-19

Total Pages: 385

ISBN-13: 113950293X

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Since 1947, Stephen M. Schwebel has written some 200 articles and book reviews on topics of international law, international arbitration and international relations. This volume brings together thirty-two of the legal articles and commentaries written since the first volume of his essays was published in 1994. The essays analyze contentious issues of international arbitration and international law such as the place of preparatory work in interpreting treaties, the role of a judge of the nationality of a party to a case sitting in judgment in the International Court of Justice, and the meaning of the term 'investment' in ICSID jurisprudence. Together with his unofficial writings, his judicial opinions are catalogued in the list of publications with which this volume concludes.

Local Remedies in International Law
Local Remedies in International Law

Author: Chittharanjan Felix Amerasinghe

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2004-01-15

Total Pages: 488

ISBN-13: 9781139450157

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In this 2004 book, Professor Amerasinghe examines the local remedies rule in terms of both historical and modern international law. He considers both the customary international law as well as the application of the rule to, among others, human rights protection and international organizations. Material includes bilateral investment treaties and state contracts. The law is dealt with in the light of state practice and the jurisprudence of international courts and tribunals. The book also ventures into important areas such as the incidence of the rule, limitations, the burden of proof and the application of the rule to procedural remedies, in which the law is less clear. It adheres to the requirements of juristic exposition and analysis where the law has been determined, but at the same time Amerasinghe offers criticisms and suggestions for improving the law in the light of modern policy considerations.

Building International Investment Law
Building International Investment Law

Author: Meg Kinnear

Publisher: Kluwer Law International B.V.

Published: 2015-12-22

Total Pages: 723

ISBN-13: 9041161414

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This volume celebrates the first fifty years of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) by presenting the landmark cases that have been decided under its auspices. These cases have addressed every aspect of investment disputes: jurisdictional thresholds; the substantive obligations found in investment treaties, contracts, and legislation; questions of general international law; and a number of novel procedural issues. Each chapter, written by an expert on the chapter’s particular focus, looks at an international investment law topic through the lens of one or more of these leading cases, analyzing what the case held, how it has been applied, and its overall significance to the development of international investment law. These topics include: - applicable law; - res judicata in investor-State arbitration; - notion of investment; - investor nationality; - consent to arbitration; - substantive standards of treatment; - consequences of corruption in investor-State arbitration; - State defenses - counter-claims; - assessment of damages and cost considerations; - ICSID Arbitration Rule 41(5) objections; - mass claims, consolidation and parallel proceedings; - provisional measures; - arbitrator challenges; - transparency and amicus curiae; and - annulment. Because the law of international investment continues to grow in importance in an ever globalizing world, this book is more than a fitting way to mark the past fifty years and to welcome the next fifty years of development. It will prove both educational for practitioners new to the field and informative for seasoned investment lawyers. Moreover, the book itself is a landmark that will be of great value to professionals, scholars and students interested in international investment law.