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This volume identifies a coherent legal principle in order to establish a novel duty of care for corporate human rights violations and environmental damages. It examines whether tort and civil law offer better accountability and remedies for victims of corporate human rights abuses, and carries out an in-depth and critical analysis of the concept of corporate accountability. Moreover, a fundamental part of this book is devoted to examining the extent to which international criminal law influences international human rights law in its use of tort law and civil law remedies.…
This book establishes a novel duty of care for corporate human rights violations and environmental damages. It examines how tort law can provide accountability for victims and proposes a new international court to effectively interpret and enforce the corporate duty of care.
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Corporations Have Almost as Many Constitutional Rights as Individuals
How Did This Happen?
This book, which will be of interest to teachers, students and scholars of constitutional and business law, explains how, over the past 225 years, US Supreme Court decisions have enshrined corporations with fundamental constitutional rights and transformed those rights from individual freedoms to corporate entitlements. This is a fascinating story that delineates which fundamental constitutional rights accorded to individuals have been extended to corporations and which have not, and parses the US Supreme Court decisions extending constitutional protections to corporations. The book also shows how the views of the…
This book explains how, over 225 years, US Supreme Court decisions have enshrined corporations with constitutional rights, transforming them from individual freedoms to corporate entitlements used to evade government regulations.
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This book explores various aspects of the roles and responsibilities of coast guards, which are increasingly becoming significant today, and sheds light on their authority and limitations in the course of maritime law enforcement. It is unique in its unraveling of all facets of coast guards, focusing on their law enforcement authority and limitations from a practical perspective. It details the principles and procedures that coast guard officers are required to follow in the course of international law at sea by examining treaties, conventions, international rulings, and theories. The text…
This unique book unravels the authority and limitations of coast guards in maritime law enforcement. Based on the author’s experience as a Commissioner General, it provides practical insights by examining international law, comparative studies, and key cases.
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Protection, Preservation, and Conservation of Our Oceans
An Ocean Public Trust
This book discusses the conservation, protection and preservation of oceans and the alignment of these efforts with the public investiture of trust and responsibility in State governments, stemming from practices originating in the seventeenth century. The public trust structure is embedded in natural law and general law, which follows the principle that the people hold inherent authority to form the State which, as the trustee, is bound to safeguard the interests of the people. The inflection point is the people’s self-determination to exist as a State, and to institute a…
This book discusses the conservation, protection and preservation of oceans and the public trust and responsibility in State governments. This trustee responsibility of States was enshrined in the UN Law of the Sea Convention. An Oceans Public Trust is now required by Mankind.
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The Law of Contributory Liability on the Internet
A Trademark Analysis
This book explores the contributory liability of Internet intermediaries that arises from trademark infringements committed by third parties on the Internet, providing a comprehensive analysis of the law applicable to the matter in an EU context. It also considers the applicable laws of Germany and England to demonstrate how the rules are implemented in national laws, as the current state of the law is two-tiered. In providing a framework of the law applicable to online contributory trademark liability, the book also addresses ongoing and emerging issues that are specific to…
This book explores the contributory liability of Internet intermediaries for third-party trademark infringements in an EU context. Filling a gap in the literature, it provides a trademark-specific analysis, addresses emerging issues, and proposes solutions to the issues arising.
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A History of Women’s Prisons in England
The Myth of Prisoner Reformation
This book presents a revisionist prison history which brings to the forefront the relationship between gender and policy. It examines women’s prisons in England from the late 18th century to the beginning of the 20th century, drawing attention to the detrimental effect the orthodox closed prison has on penal reform. The text investigates the clash between what was conceptualised as desirable prison policy and the actual implementation and implications of such a penalty on the prisoner. It challenges previous claims made about the invisibility of women prisoners in historical penal…
This revisionist history challenges the invisibility of women in penal policy. Examining women’s prisons in England from the late 18th to the 20th century, it investigates the clash between desirable policy and its detrimental implementation on female prisoners.
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The book discusses how labour law and welfare systems will be affected by the ongoing transformation of work. The first section considers demography from two different perspectives. On the one hand, it focuses on chronic diseases and their impact on work, emphasising the role and the regulation of welfare systems. On the other, attention is given to youth unemployment and to those forms of employment which might have an impact on young people. Section II touches upon the relationship between the environment and industrial relations, while the third…
This book discusses how labour law and welfare systems will be affected by the ongoing transformation of work. It considers the impact of demography, the environment, and technology in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution to provide a picture of the future of work.
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The principles and rules of the “law of armed conflict”, first developed by the great thinker Hugo Grotius in the treatise "Three books on the law of war and peace" (1625), have been transformed into modern humanitarian law (IHL). Putin's aggressive war in Ukraine, which spreads the fear of a global war which is felt across the entire planet, completely denies the principles and rules of IHL. It demonstrates a departure from international law and a return to the primitive age. This book analyzes various perspectives of the International Criminal…
Putin’s war in Ukraine is a stark violation of international humanitarian law. This book analyzes the International Criminal Court and alternative judicial avenues to hold perpetrators accountable for war crimes and secure justice for the victims.
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Freedom of Navigation in the Exclusive Economic Zone
An EU Approach
This book looks into ship-source pollution from an EU perspective and in view of recent far-reaching initiatives undertaken by this regional organization. These constitute the first regional approach with respect to ship-source pollution in the context of the freedom of navigation in the exclusive economic zone where criminalization beyond generally accepted international standards is arguably envisaged. With respect to the freedom of navigation of other States in this exclusive economic zone, this book confirms that it is closely related to, and at times serves as a prerequisite for, the exercise…
This book examines the EU’s initiatives on ship-source pollution. It analyzes this first regional approach to criminalize pollution beyond international standards, and asks how this will impact the freedom of navigation for other States in the exclusive economic zone.
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This book provides a novel approach to the study of international law and higher education. The book examines the issue of the recognition of academic qualifications through the prism of public international law, contending that such recognition depends in part on the credibility of the institution awarding the qualification. This book is the first study to be written from a public international law perspective on this topic. The first part of the book explores the relevant principles of public international law in relation to the recognition of academic qualifications. The…
The first study from a public international law perspective on recognizing academic qualifications. This book argues recognition depends on the credibility of the awarding institution and explores the first global UNESCO treaty on the subject.
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A Multidimensional Perspective on Corruption in Africa
Wealth, Power, Religion and Democracy
This book brings together a number of African anti-corruption policy makers from across different academic disciplines, religions, and generations. It engages in processes of economic, social, and political transformation to eliminate poverty and inequity, through individual and institutional means. Through historical and contemporary perspectives on authority structures, institutionalised myths, beliefs, and rituals of authority, the volume explores how to correctly mobilise and influence citizens’ behaviour and attitudes towards accountability, transparency and probity, all of which are key to strengthening national integrity systems all over Africa, and are needed for…
Leading African policymakers argue that tackling corruption is key to eliminating poverty and inequity. This book offers strategies for mobilizing citizens toward accountability and transparency to build stronger national integrity systems for a sustainable Africa.
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Overcoming the Corruption Conundrum in Africa
A Socio-legal Perspective
This book adopts a holistic approach to identifying what could be done to surmount the corruption conundrum in the African continent. It acknowledges the objective reality of corruption in Africa, and identifies primary solutions to the issue. The volume takes a socio-legal approach in order to reveal the nature and extent of corruption, and suggests that solutions can be found simply by interrogating how society reacts to it. In conjunction with this, the book identifies and critiques constraints in the formation of a definitive definition of corruption. As shown here,…
This book takes a socio-legal approach to the corruption conundrum in Africa. It suggests solutions can be found by interrogating how society reacts to it, and argues that the problem endures primarily due to a critical lack of political will.
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This book delves into the complex world of international conventions on terrorism and organized crime, revealing the inherent challenges that arise when member states attempt to align these obligations with their national legal principles. Highlighting the divergence in national laws concerning criminalization and jurisdiction, the book explores the resulting obstacles in state cooperation, including the surrender of fugitives, information exchange, and forfeiture. Despite the proliferation of multilateral conventions, the author argues that effective state cooperation ultimately hinges on bilateral agreements, as national laws often lack the necessary symmetry for reciprocal…
This book explores why international conventions on terrorism and organized crime falter. It reveals how divergent national laws create obstacles to state cooperation and argues that without legal symmetry between nations, effective collaboration remains out of reach.
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In September 2013, the body of 12-year-old Asunta Basterra (born in China and adopted while still a baby) was found abandoned at the side of a woodland path near Santiago de Compostela in Spain. Some days later, her parents were arrested as the prime suspects of the murder, and, after a long and complicated trial, which left various matters unsolved, were each sentenced to 18 years in prison. This is the first book in English about the murder and trial, and the only book to include the whole story as…
In 2013, 12-year-old Asunta Basterra was found murdered. Her parents were convicted, but the trial left matters unsolved. This is the first book in English on the case, featuring exclusive interviews with Asunta’s mother in prison, the lawyers, and the police involved.
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A Holistic Analysis of Law, Connecting Theory and Practice
Universal Solutions to Global Problems
The holistic analysis of law has its historical roots in ancient Greece and Rome. A global or holistic law overview of any issue may lead to fairness and broader justice. The first part of this book regards a holistic analysis of law as a general theory; the second part focuses on history of law and the holistic analysis; the third part focuses on procedural law and practice and the holistic analysis, namely the holistic look at counselling as a lawyer in the United States, a holistic method of…
A holistic analysis of law, with roots in ancient Greece and Rome, may lead to broader justice. This book explores this approach through its theory, history, and practice in international law, then applies it to modern issues like artificial intelligence and climate change.
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Joining, Staying in, and Leaving the European Union
Legal, Political and Economic Perspectives
The contributions of this book enrich the modern discussion on the legal, political and economic perspectives of the three stages of a Member State’s “circle of life” in the EU: accession, participation through compliance with fundamental principles and rules, and potential exit in the form of withdrawal or expulsion. This volume explores the essential conditions for a state to become a member of the EU, and the institutions and methods established by the EU in order to achieve the prosperity of its members and to chart a common…
This book explores the legal, political, and economic perspectives of a Member State’s “circle of life” in the EU: accession, participation, and potential exit in the form of withdrawal or expulsion.
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Mr Justice McCardie (1869-1933)
Rebel, Reformer, and Rogue Judge
According to the Law Journal in 1932, ‘No present-day figure on the Bench is of greater interest than Mr Justice McCardie’. A High Court Judge from 1916 to 1933, no twentieth-century judge was more conspicuous or controversial. To his critics, he was a ‘rogue judge’ whose headline-hitting pronouncements often angered his fellow judges, called down the ire of the Churches, provoked calls in Parliament for his removal and earned a public rebuke from the Prime Minister. To his admirers, he was ‘a Crusader on the Bench’, a pioneer who denounced…
In this work, Lentin explores the life of Mr Justice McCardie, a highly controversial 20th-century High Court Judge. He describes McCardie’s impact on his peers, both his critics, who called him a ‘rogue judge’, and his admirers, who labelled him ‘a Crusader on the Bench’.
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Modern Administrative Law in the 21st Century
Navigating the Challenges of Digital Governance
Drawing on over two decades of teaching experience in Administrative Law, the author has strived to encapsulate the pivotal role this field plays in shaping governmental operations and safeguarding individual rights. The book transcends traditional boundaries by offering a comparative perspective on administrative law. It delves into how diverse legal traditions and institutional frameworks address common governance challenges and opportunities, highlighting the global interconnectedness of governance systems. Administrative law is both a guardian and architect of governmental actions, ensuring accountability, transparency, and justice. With rapid transformations driven by technological…
Administrative law is a guardian of governmental actions, ensuring accountability and justice. This book offers a comparative perspective on global governance challenges and serves as a practical guide for navigating the complexities of administrative law and digital governance.
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Constructing Modern European Private Law
A Hybrid System
The Europeanisation of European Private Law (EPL) is an ongoing process that has gained momentum with the communautarisation of judicial cooperation in civil and commercial matters with the Amsterdam Treaty. This work examines the governance structure of EPL. It proves that more can be achieved towards the Europeanisation of private law through a new approach involving innovative modes of governance in EPL. In order to test this hypothesis, it is necessary to look at this exercise from three different angles. The first angle provides a study about the tools and…
Sammut examines the governance structure of the Europeanisation of European Private Law (EPL). He proves that more can be achieved here through a new approach involving innovative modes of governance in EPL.
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From an international and comparative perspective, young people’s access to the labour market is a complex issue with certain contradictory aspects reflecting the level of development of labour law and industrial relations in their respective countries. In the most advanced economies, there has been a steady increase in the age at which young people exit the educational system and enter the labour market, giving rise to significant economic and social problems. The increase in levels of educational attainment is associated in some cases with an alarming rate of unemployment among…
Globally, young people’s access to the labour market is a complex issue. In advanced economies, the educated face unemployment, while in developing countries, young workers are exploited. This book offers a comparative approach to understanding these challenges.
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