International Law

BACKGROUND The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office for Pakistan (COPAK) is tasked with assisting Pakistan through its Country Programme (CP) 2010-14 with a focus on needs related to illicit trafficking and border management …

Let’s start with that final reason. Ratification puts the United States in a stronger position as it works to integrate China into the international system If the United States ratifies the Law of the Sea Convention, we will have more … Continue reading →

… Criminal Court says the ongoing detention of four of its staffers in Libya – including an Aussie – is illegal under international law. Spokesman Fadi El Abdallah said that the court has had no communication with the four, one … Continue reading →

International law firm Walkers has promoted 11 attorneys across its global network to partner, as part of its annual promotions process. This significant expansion in the number of partners is to meet the growing needs of the firm’s clients.

Under international law, a country has the first right to try suspects for crimes committed on its own soil. But the ICC indicted Seif al-Islam before the fall of his father’s regime and cannot drop his case until it is … Continue reading →

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has criticized Israel for a new piece of legislation that allows the detention of migrants without charge, stressing that the law is in violation of international human rights regulations. The HRW refugee program director, Bill …

SINGAPORE – The National University of Singapore’s (NUS) Centre for International Law (CIL) and the NUS Faculty of Law will host the inaugural Singapore International Arbitration Academy from November 26-December 14. This was announced by …

Some have argued that UNCLOS has already become “customary international law,” and thus the United States has little to gain from formal accession. But custom and practice are far more malleable and subject to interpretation. Other states may soon push … Continue reading →

The Federal Government is calling for the immediate release of an Australian lawyer being detained in Libya, as international law experts raise serious concerns about her safety. Foreign Minister Bob Carr says consular officials are trying to get access to … Continue reading →

“These four international civil servants have immunity when on an official ICC mission.” The four detained include at least one of two lawyers the court has assigned to help defend the legal interests of Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, who has been … Continue reading →