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An Oasis Or Just A Mirage: The Jericho Casino And The Future Of The Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process, Edward B. Miller

Richmond Journal of Global Law & Business

More than seven years have passed since the signing of the historic peace agreement between Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization (“P.L.O.”). While the final borders and powers of a Palestinian State are still being discussed by the parties to the agreement, the fact of Palestinian autonomy is an irreversible reality. As such, the Israeli military occupation of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip has slowly been giving way to a self-governing Palestinian body which now administers most of the territories and nearly all of the Palestinian who reside therein.

Introduction: Hispanismo As Leverage: Latcrit Questions Spain's Motives, Angelia Padin

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Masthead, Volume 33 Issue 2 (2001)

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

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Human Rights In Transition: The Success And Failure Of Polish And Russian Criminal Justice Reform, Shannon C. Krasnokutski

Case Western Reserve Journal of International Law

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Rights Of Sexual Minorities In Ireland And Europe: Rhetoric Versus Reality, Bruce Carolan

Articles

Superficially, Irish and European Community law proclaim the rights of sexual minorities - particularly in web sites and printed information designed for public consumption. The reality is different. This article identifies a gap between the public pronouncements on the rights of sexual minorities under Irish and EC law. It employs a hypothetical fact situation to suggest that existing legal protections are anemic, and argues that the potential failure of affected groups to identify these deficiencies (due to contradictory claims in public information campaigns) could endanger efforts to effect progressive change.

Lessons From The Ngo Campaign Against The Second Review Of The World Bank Inspection Panel: A Participant's Perspective, Daniel D. Bradlow

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

This case study of the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) campaign against the second review of the World Bank's Inspection Panel is intended as an example of the impact international civil society can have on international financial institutions (IFIs).

New Legislation In Germany Concerning Same-Sex Unions, Stephen Ross Levitt

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

Various forms of legal recognition have been given to same-sex spousal relations in many nations of the European Union.

The International Criminal Tribunals: Crime And Punishment In The International Arena, Gabrielle Kirk Mcdonald

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

The International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda have come a long way since their establishment in 1993 and 1994, respectively.

Civil Society At The Wto: The Illusion Of Inclusion?, Jeffrey L. Dunoff

ILSA Journal of International & Comparative Law

In this brief essay, I want to link our panel's focus on civil society-and related issues of inclusion and participation-with the broader conference theme of international law and organizations as we enter the 21st century.

Chechnya: Between War And Peace , Shara Abraham

Human Rights Brief

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News From The International Criminal Tribunals , Cecile E.M. Meijer, Amardeep Singh

Human Rights Brief

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News From The Inter-American System , Terri J. Harris

Human Rights Brief

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The Impact Of The Protocol To Prevent, Suppress And Punish Trafficking In Persons, Especially Women And Children, Kelly E. Hyland

Human Rights Brief

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Awas Tingni V. Nicaragua: A Landmark Case For The Inter-American System , Claudio Grossman

Human Rights Brief

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The Cavallo Case: A New Test For Universal Jurisdiction , Juan E. Méndez, Salvador Tinajero-Esquivel

Human Rights Brief

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Prospects For Justice In Rwanda’S Citizen Tribunals, Leah Werchick

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.

News From The International Criminal Tribunals , Alexandra L. Wisotsky, Kelly D. Askin

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.

News From The Inter-American System , Terri J. Harris

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.

The European Court Of Human Rights’ Jurisprudence On Issues Of Forced Disappearances, Gobind Singh Sethi

Human Rights Brief

No abstract provided.

Certain Legal Questions Raised By The Septermber 11th Attacks, Robert K. Goldman

Human Rights Brief

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Guatemala: Children's Rights Case Wins Judgment At Iachr, Ismene Zarifis

Human Rights Brief

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Reservations To The American Convention On Human Rights: A New Approach, Andrés E. Montalvo

American University International Law Review

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The Yugoslav Truth And Reconciliation Commission: A Shaky Start, Jelena Pejic

Fordham International Law Journal

The purpose of this Essay is to examine the establishment of the Yugoslav Truth and Reconciliation Commission and to draw some early conclusions on whether it will be capable of rendering the facts that I would so desperately like my uncle to face. The first part will deal with the need for a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, while the second part will outline and then comment on its basic documents. The assumption is that the reader is basically familiar with the work of similar commissions around the world and the text will therefore not attempt to repeat the literature on …

Politics And Human Rights In International Criminal Law: Our Case Against Nato And The Lessons To Be Learned From It, Michael Mandel

Fordham International Law Journal

This article outlines the case against NATO as having committed war crimes that the author believes should have been tried before the ICTY. The author argues that by not subjecting countries like the United States and other NATO members to international criminal trials and consequences, it undermines international criminal law. The author concludes by discussing the ICC and the United States qualified signing of, and suggested withdrawal from, the treaty and the ramifications that it has for the legitimacy of international criminal law.

The Prosecution Of Persons Who Sexually Exploit Children In Countries Other Than Their Own: A Model For Amending Existing Legislation, Daniel Edelson

Fordham International Law Journal

Part I of this Note describes child sex tourism, focusing on both the tourists and their victims. Additionally, Part I discusses extraterritorial legislation as a means to combat child sex tourism. Part II presents country specific examples of extraterritorial legislation against the sexual exploitation of children. Part III sets forth a model of extraterritorial legislation against child sex tourism as well as non-legislative steps that countries should take in response to child sex tourism. Finally, Part III recommends changes that the United States should adopt to more effectively address child sex tourism.

The Working Group On Aggression At The Preparatory Commission For The International Criminal Court, Silvia A. Fernandez De Gurmendi

Fordham International Law Journal

The Working Group on aggression has tackled both main issues referred to in article 5 of the Rome Statute and Resolution F, namely the definition of the crime and the conditions of exercise of jurisdiction by the Court. For some participants these two issues are closely interrelated to the point that one cannot be considered without the other. Without prejudice to the substance of this view, in practice, a separate debate has taken place to allow an orderly discussion of each aspect of the problem.

Discussions during and after Rome demonstrate that there is no easy solution to any of …

The Making Of The Basic Principles Of The Headquarters Agreement , Zsolt Hetesy

Fordham International Law Journal

The preparation of the Basic Principles of the Headquarters Agreement presents a unique challenge for the PrepCom. As explained earlier, the two-step process for the conclusion of the headquarters agreement has never been utilized before in the history of international organizations. Other factors, such as the time-pressure created by the ongoing work in a related Working Group also made the task more difficult. The Bureau of the PrepCom responded to the challenge with a unique working-method and procedure. The process, which may look somewhat cumbersome, managed to forge a heightened level of understanding among the Bureau, the host country, and …

Rule Of Procedure Of The Assembly Of States Parties To The Rome Statute Of The International Criminal Court , Saeid Mirzaee Yengejeh

Fordham International Law Journal

In this Essay, the author intends to elaborate only on those Rules that are unique, or were the subject of lengthy discussion in the working group. It is practically impossible to discuss all rules contained in the Rules of Procedure. Before beginning, one point needs to be clarified. There are a number of rules in the Rules of Procedure that simply repeat the provisions of the Statute. This was a conscious decision made by the working group, which included harmless repetitions in order to provide a handy set of rules for future delegates to the Assembly that will cover all …

Operational Aspects Of Setting Up The International Criminal Court: Building On The Experience Of The International Criminal Tribunal For The Former Yugoslavia , Hans Holthuis

Fordham International Law Journal

This Essay examines the practical experience of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia ("ICTY") and, in particular, its Registry with regard to operational matters and its relevance within the setup of the International Criminal Court ("ICC"). While the first part is dedicated to the basic legal groundwork that forms the basis for the work of the ICC (including its financial regulations, a multilateral agreement on its privileges and immunities, and the agreement governing the relationship between the ICC and the United Nations), the second part deals with the more practical aspects of the question of how to start …

The Cooperation Of States With The International Criminal Court , Valerie Oosterveld, Mike Perry, John Mcmanus

Fordham International Law Journal

This Article explores the various cooperation obligations included within the Rome Statute related to arrest and surrender; investigation and evidence gathering; privileges and immunities of Court officials; witness protection; enforcement of ICC sentences, fines, and forfeiture orders; and offenses against the administration of justice. The nature of each obligation will be discussed within the context of the Rome Statute itself, its negotiation history, and a comparison of how Canada, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom have implemented their obligations to cooperate with the ICC into their domestic law, to the end of providing technical assistance to States undertaking the important task …