Treaties & other sources of international law

International Law and the Protection of Forests evaluates the protection afforded to trees and forests by the international legal system, and identifies legal measures that may reduce deforestation and protect forest resources. It argues that a new international agreement is required to ensure states adequately protect forests. Learn More

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Judging the Law of the Sea focusses on the development of law by examining how Judges interpret and apply the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. The book analyses the decisions to date, assessing their influence on the law of the sea. It also considers what role Judges play in reaching decisions to resolve international disputes. Learn More

The Investment Treaty Regime and Public Interest Regulation in Africa is a legal, normative, and principled framework for rethinking the making and reform of investment treaties, and investment disputes settlement. Learn More

Unconventional Lawmaking in the Law of the Sea explores the ways that actors operating at the international level develop standards of behaviour to regulate varied maritime activities beyond traditional lawmaking. This 'soft law' is now prolific in ocean governance, so it is vital to consider its significance for the law of the sea. Learn More

All EU agencies which have the power to adopt binding decisions share one feature: an organisationally separate administrative review body, i.e. a board of appeal. This title presents a series of case studies covering all the EU boards of appeal in existence, to explore how they function, the kind of reviews they offer, and the issues they raise. Learn More

Preparing for War, based upon extensive archival research and critical legal methodologies, explores the often misunderstood history of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, among the most important rules for armed conflict ever formulated. Learn More

The 'Yearbook on International Investment Law & Policy' is an annual publication which provides a comprehensive overview of current developments in the international investment law and policy field. Learn More

This book provides an ideal introduction to the fundamentals of international investment law and dispute settlement for students, scholars, and practitioners. It combines a systematic analytical study of the texts and principles underlying investment law with a jurisprudential analysis of the case law arising in international tribunals. Learn More

This book provides an ideal introduction to the fundamentals of international investment law and dispute settlement for students, scholars, and practitioners. It combines a systematic analytical study of the texts and principles underlying investment law with a jurisprudential analysis of the case law arising in international tribunals. Learn More

This monograph examines and analyses the phenomenon of non-binding instruments (also known as 'soft law') in the law of armed conflict, or international humanitarian law. It covers the benefits and drawbacks for States and non-States actors as well as their effectiveness and development in the context of armed conflict. Learn More

This title presents the Withdrawal Agreement between the UK and EU and breaks down the articles covered in the Agreement to provide context and commentary. It covers topics such as free movement, financial settlements, and transitions. Each section presents the relevant parts of the Agreement and provides insightful analysis of each topic. Learn More

Celebrating over 30 years as the market-leading series, Blackstone's Statutes have an unrivalled tradition of trust and quality. With a rock-solid reputation for accuracy, reliability, and authority, they remain first-choice for students and lecturers, providing a careful selection of all the up-to-date legislation needed for exams and course use. Learn More

This book explores how Member States can introduce secondary EU law via the enhanced cooperation mechanism, which is only binding among these Member States. The book also develops a approach to the limits non-participating Member States face in ensuring that their actions do not impede the implementation of enhanced cooperation. Learn More