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Returning stolen idols to the community: A challenge for heritage law
When artifacts that unlawfully ended up in foreign collections are returned…
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We need the Rule of law
Too often the rule of law is seen as an abstract concept strictly for lawyers…
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Trafficked persons on trial in the United Kingdom: Court of Appeal provides new guidance on abuse of process and available defences
Section 45 of the 2015 Modern Slavery Act (MSA) established a statutory…
Courts and Tribunals+2 -
Economic Sanctions Against Russia and their Compatibility with WTO Law: Questions and Answers
1. What are the benefits and duties deriving from Russia's WTO membership?…
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Business and Human Rights: Forum non conveniens and the mystery of the assumed host state jurisdiction
This is a presentation that was delivered by Lise Smit during the March 2022…
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Part 2: Responsible Exit from Russia: Business and Human Rights in a Global Governance Gap
This is a two-part blog series. In Part 1 Dr Irene Pietropaoli discusses…
Business and Human Rights+3 -
Destruction of Ukrainian cultural heritage vis-a-vis military necessity and lasting peace
Almost four weeks into the Russian invasion, important Ukrainian heritage…
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Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and International Law: Questions and Answers
Authors: Prof. Yarik Kryvoi (YK), Kristin Hausler (KH), Iris…
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Part 1: Do foreign companies have a responsibility under international law to leave Russia?
This is a two-part blog series. In Part 1 Dr Irene Pietropaoli discusses whether…
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How does international law protect Ukrainian cultural heritage in war? Is it protected differently than other civilian objects?
In line with the principle of distinction, the cornerstone of international…
Cultural Heritage+1
