Treaties & other sources of international law

At their core, ISDS treaties are flawed because they very firmly institute wealth-based inequality under international law. In this book, Van Harten explores these claims in the light of the history of early ISDS treaties. Learn More

This book provides an in-depth contextual analysis of the role of international law in the growth of British presence in West Africa during the early- and mid-nineteenth century. It highlights this period as an important experimentation phase which saw the genesis of the treaties that have now become associated with the Scramble for Africa. Learn More

This guide is an authoritative reference point for anyone interested in the creation or interpretation of treaties and other forms of international agreement. It covers the rules and practices surrounding their making, interpretation, and operation, and uses hundreds of real examples to illustrate different approaches treaty-makers can take. Learn More

This book provides comprehensive coverage on the state of arbitration in Brazil following the enactment of the 1996 Arbitration Act. Expert contributors explore the impact of this act on a range of areas all of Brazilian international law, including labour law, construction, and capital market transactions. Learn More

This book investigates the consequences of geographical change and climate change on State jurisdiction in the sea. It considers the effects of shifting coastlines on territorial sovereignty, population displacement, and the idea of 'legal extinction' of a State. 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 charts the origins and development of investment protection provisions in foreign investment treaties. Federico Ortino argues that these provisions revolve around three key concepts: legal stability, investment's value, and reasonableness. Learn More

This second edition of The United Nations Convention Against Torture: A Commentary provides an updated analysis of all substantive, organizational, and procedural provisions of the Convention and its Optional Protocol, ensuring that the volume continues to serve as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners alike. Learn More

This edition builds on the successful first edition to include developments in law and practice, and provides the reader with an even more in-depth expert coverage of all aspects of investor-State arbitration. New coverage includes but is not limited to jurisdiction ratione temporis, precedent, moral damages, and denial of benefits. Learn More

This book engages the shortcomings of the field of international heritage law, arguing that the five major UNESCO treaties have effectively prevented local communities from having a say in how their heritage is managed. Learn More

This work provides a comprehensive guide to expropriation and how it is applied in practice. It offers detailed examination of existing case law and explores the interplay between expropriation and other standards of treaty protection. Learn More

This article-by-article commentary is an authoritative reference to the provisions of the TEU, the TFEU, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and how they are interpreted and applied. This pack includes a fully annotatable digital product, available online and offline across Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS platforms. Learn More

This article-by-article commentary is a concise and authoritative reference to the provisions of the TEU, the TFEU, and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, and how they are interpreted and applied. Learn More

This new edition of Hugh Thirlway's Sources of International Law provides an ideal introduction for anyone needing to better understand where international law comes from. It looks at modern and controversial sources, as well as the traditional areas of treaties and custom. Learn More