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The Humanitarian And Human Rights Duties Of The United Nations Security Council, George E. Weber Jan 2012

The Humanitarian And Human Rights Duties Of The United Nations Security Council, George E. Weber

University of Baltimore Journal of International Law

International intervention has increased in recent history for the abuses of humanitarian law and human rights. This article reflects on the history of human rights and humanitarian law reasoned interventions authorized by the United Nations Security Council and examines whether a duty now exists in international law for future action. The question of whether a duty exists, and the legal repercussions of failing to exercise that duty, is of paramount importance to international law. Whether the duty currently exists or is currently developing, the analysis that follows will show why the Security Council should have the duty of intervention and …


Parochialism, Cosmopolitanism, And The Foundations Of International Law, Mortimer N.S. Sellers Jan 2012

Parochialism, Cosmopolitanism, And The Foundations Of International Law, Mortimer N.S. Sellers

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Summary: "This book determines the boundary between parochial and cosmopolitan justice. To what extent should law recognize or support the political, historical, cultural, and economic differences among nations? Ten lawyers and philosophers from five continents consider whether certain states or persons deserve special treatment or exemptions or heightened duties under international law. Parochialism and cosmopolitanism are the two faces of international law, which recognizes our common humanity by protecting us in our differences"-- Provided by publisher.


Quick - Somebody Call Amnesty International! Intel Says Eu Antitrust Fine Violated Human Rights, Robert H. Lande Jul 2009

Quick - Somebody Call Amnesty International! Intel Says Eu Antitrust Fine Violated Human Rights, Robert H. Lande

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This articles discusses Intel's claim that the EU's fine against it for a competition law violation was so large that its human rights' were violated.