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The Relationship Between Human Rights And Refugee Law: What Refugee Law Judges Can Contribute, James C. Hathaway
The Relationship Between Human Rights And Refugee Law: What Refugee Law Judges Can Contribute, James C. Hathaway
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In a document released during the summer of 1998, the Austrian Presidency of the European Union formally questioned the continuing value of the United Nations Refugee Convention, and called for the adoption of a new "instrument of speedy assistance in the framework of the political possibilities."
The Austrian proposal would deny most refugees arriving in Europe the legal right to be protected. For the majority, protection would instead become a matter of political discretion. The proposal erroneously asserts that only a small minority of contemporary asylum seekers is entitled to Convention refugee status, in consequence of which a "new approach" …
The Imposition Of The Death Penalty In The United States Of America: Does It Comply With International Norms?, Beverly Mcqueary Smith
The Imposition Of The Death Penalty In The United States Of America: Does It Comply With International Norms?, Beverly Mcqueary Smith
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Discussant, “1998 Otto L. Walter Lecture: Justice Richard J. Goldstone, International Human Rights At Century’S End.”, Ruti G. Teitel
Discussant, “1998 Otto L. Walter Lecture: Justice Richard J. Goldstone, International Human Rights At Century’S End.”, Ruti G. Teitel
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The Northern Ireland Peace Agreement: Evolving The Principle Of Self-Determination, Paul Williams, Sabrineh Ardalan
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.