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International Law As Democratic Law, Andrew Strauss Feb 2009

International Law As Democratic Law, Andrew Strauss

Andrew L. Strauss

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Climate Change Litigation: Opening The Door To The International Court Of Justice, Andrew L. Strauss Dec 2008

Climate Change Litigation: Opening The Door To The International Court Of Justice, Andrew L. Strauss

Andrew L. Strauss

This chapter examines the potential for the International Court of Justice to serve as a forum for climate change litigation. It begins by assessing the potential legal and political implications of an International Court of Justice decision on climate change. It then proceeds to evaluate various jurisdictional basis upon which the Court could agree to hear cases implicating climate change. Finally, the chapter provides an overview of the law the law applicable to climate change litigation before the Court.