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The Northern Ireland Peace Agreement: Evolving The Principle Of Self-Determination, Paul Williams, Sabrineh Ardalan Jan 1999

The Northern Ireland Peace Agreement: Evolving The Principle Of Self-Determination, Paul Williams, Sabrineh Ardalan

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Central to this article is the evolution of the nature of the principle of self-determination. The main focus will be on the examination of a recent instance of state practice — the Northern Ireland Peace Agreement. In particular, the way in which the Northern Ireland Peace Agreement has given effect to the primary elements of self-determination, including democratic self-government, the protection of human rights, and the protection of minority rights will be discussed.


Presidential Certifications In U.S. Foreign Policy Legislation, Mark A. Chinen Jan 1999

Presidential Certifications In U.S. Foreign Policy Legislation, Mark A. Chinen

Faculty Articles

This article has two purposes; the first is to assess the value of certification requirements by describing their operation in foreign affairs legislation and by accounting for their use and the controversies that attend them. The second purpose of this article is to suggest ways to minimize the costs of certification requirements. The findings are presented in four sections. The author begins by sketching the features of certification requirements in current legislation. Next, the author discusses the constitutional background out of which these requirements arise. Then, in what forms the greater part of this article, the author describes and evaluates …


The Rule Of Non-Contradiction In International Extradition Proceedings: A Proposed Apporach To The Admission Of Exculpatory Evidence, Jacques Semmelman Jan 1999

The Rule Of Non-Contradiction In International Extradition Proceedings: A Proposed Apporach To The Admission Of Exculpatory Evidence, Jacques Semmelman

Fordham International Law Journal

The Gonzalez case is the latest in a growing series of cases that chip away at the Rule of Non-Contradiction. The case, for all practical purposes, entailed a trial on the merits before the extradition magistrate. This Article takes issue with Gonzalez and other cases that erode the Rule of Non-Contradiction. Recognizing the fairness concerns that motivate deviation from the Rule, this Article proposes a modification to it. Specifically, this Article proposes that courts adopt an approach similar to that used in civil cases for deciding a motion for summary judgment. If the accused's evidence is such that no reasonable …