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Phase 2 Of The Uncitral Isds Review: Why ‘Other Matters’ Really Matter, Gus Van Harten, Jane Kelsey, David Schneiderman
Phase 2 Of The Uncitral Isds Review: Why ‘Other Matters’ Really Matter, Gus Van Harten, Jane Kelsey, David Schneiderman
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The authors argue that UNCITRAL Working Group III, as part of its mandate for reform of the international investment regime, should consider issues at the core of the concerns about the regime's accountability and legitimacy, especially in the case of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). These issues include: the right of standing for affected parties, the customary duty to exhaust local remedies, the chilling effect of ISDS, and the relationship of the international investment regime to goals of sustainable development and the rule of law. Procedural reforms of ISDS are necessary but not sufficient to address these concerns.
Phase 2 De L’Examen Du Mécanisme Rdie De La Cnudci: Pourquoi «Les Autres Questions» Ont Une Véritable Importance, Gus Van Harten, Jane Kelsey, David Schneiderman
Phase 2 De L’Examen Du Mécanisme Rdie De La Cnudci: Pourquoi «Les Autres Questions» Ont Une Véritable Importance, Gus Van Harten, Jane Kelsey, David Schneiderman
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Comments On Judicial Independence And Impartiality In Isds: A Paper Prepared For The Uncitral Working Group Iii, Gus Van Harten, Pavla Křístková
Comments On Judicial Independence And Impartiality In Isds: A Paper Prepared For The Uncitral Working Group Iii, Gus Van Harten, Pavla Křístková
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This paper was prepared in support of the mandate of Working Group III to consider the possible reform of investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) for reasons of independence and impartiality. It outlines the deep flaws in the current design of ISDS on this issue and offers ideas about reforms to incorporate essential safeguards