Treaties & other sources of international law

This is an authoritative and full-scale review of the substantive law and principles of investment treaty arbitration. The first edition has been widely referenced and relied upon, and presents the first and deepest analysis of this rapidly-growing field; the second edition accounts for the significant growth in BITs and case law since 2006. Learn More

Recent maritime disputes, environmental disasters, and piracy have raised the profile of the law of the sea. This Oxford Handbook brings together high-level analysis of all of its key aspects, examining the role of particular regions in the development of the law of the sea, management of the oceans' resources, and critical contemporary debates. Learn More

The Council of Europe plays a pivotal role in the promotion and protection of human rights in Europe, yet its work is often little understood. This volume provides a comprehensive analysis of the work of the Council of Europe and the legal framework within which it operates. Learn More

This is an authoritative and full-scale review of the substantive law and principles of investment treaty arbitration. The first edition has been widely referenced and relied upon, and presents the first and deepest analysis of this rapidly-growing field; the second edition accounts for the significant growth in BITs and case law since 2006. Learn More

Analysing how arbitral tribunals have dealt with the value judgment at the core of the distinction between 'objectionable' and 'unobjectionable' treaty shopping, this book suggests how States could reform their international investment agreements in order to make them less susceptible to the practice of treaty shopping. Learn More

Building on a thorough analysis of relevant case studies, this volume systematically explores the roles of soft law in both established and emerging human rights regimes. Learn More

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This Oxford Commentary is the first comprehensive article-by-article analysis of the provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. It discusses the conceptual and instrumental framework of the Convention and the CERD Committee, and addresses some of the critical challenges confronting the Convention. Learn More

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The Arms Trade Treaty is the first universal disarmament treaty to control the export and import of all conventional arms. This commentary describes each provision of the Treaty, how it was negotiated, and the key challenges to its implementation. Learn More

The International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights is one of the most important human rights treaties in international law. This comprehensive collection of primary materials and analytical commentary is ideal reading for scholars, students, and practitioners working on issues of economic, cultural, and social rights. Learn More

This commentary on freedom of religion or belief provides a comprehensive overview of the pressing issues of freedom of religion or belief from an international law perspective. Learn More

In light of the controversies surrounding the impact of investment treaties and arbitration, this book reflects on the major changes in the area of international investment law. Learn More

This Oxford Commentary is the first book in fifty years to provide a detailed commentary on the four 1949 Gevena Conventions, the building blocks of international humanitarian law. It takes a thematic approach to take account of the changes in international law since 1949, in particular the growth of international criminal and human rights law. Learn More