International Law 
DeMint: Law of the Sea Treaty now dead – Washington Times
The Law of the Sea Treaty, which entered into force in 1994 and has been signed and ratified by 162 countries, establishes international laws governing the maritime rights of countries. The treaty has been signed but not ratified by the … Continue reading
Red Cross: Syria is now in civil war, humanitarian law applies – msnbc.com
meaning international humanitarian law applies throughout the country. The Geneva-based group’s assessment is an important reference that helps parties in a conflict determine how much and what type of force they can or cannot use. ICRC …
Red Cross says Syria conflict a civil war, humanitarian laws now apply throughout country – Washington Post
meaning international humanitarian law applies throughout the country. The Geneva-based group’s assessment is an important reference that helps parties in a conflict determine how much and what type of force they can or cannot use.
The prevention of torture law is a much-needed step to embellish India’s credentials as country with a sound criminal justice system – Mynews India
It is included in a number of international and regional treaties and also forms part of customary international law, binding all States. The prohibition of torture is absolute and can never be justified in any circumstance. This prohibition is non … Continue reading
Wayne Law student from Dearborn Heights working in Lebanon – Dearborn Press & Guide
His internship with the Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity in Beirut is possible through a WSU International Public Interest Law Fellowship. He is one of four WSU law students to be awarded the … Continue reading
BioNitrogen Corporation Retains Dorsey & Whitney as General Counsel – AUTO-MOBI.info (press release)
Dorsey & Whitney is an international law firm headquartered in Minneapolis with 19 offices worldwide. BioNitrogen will be working closely with Richard Raymer, corporate partner in the firm’s Toronto office. Dorsey & Whitney has nearly 600 lawyers and 650 …
UN agencies say Israel treatment of Palestinian kids against intl. law – Presstv
Countless UN Agencies have found the treatment of Palestinian child prisoners to be contrary to international law. The Committee Against Torture has discussed it; the Committee for Rights of the Child; recently the Committee for Racial Discrimination …
American Jewish leaders express concern over Levy report – JTA
said in its 89-page report released last week that “Israel does not meet the criteria of ‘military occupation’ as defined under international law” in the West Bank, and that therefore settlements and West Bank outposts are legal.
International Law: Reality or Myth – Dissident Voice
Whenever a lawyer or historian describes how a particular action “violates international law” many people stop listening or reading further. It is a bit alienating to hear the words “this action constitutes a violation of international …
International Law – Reality or Myth – Bay Area Indymedia
Whenever a lawyer or historian describes how a particular action “violates international law” many people stop listening or reading further. It is a bit alienating to hear the words “this action constitutes a violation of international law …
