Search results for: “elgar encyclopedia comparative law”
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Hierarchy of Norms
Theories Concerning the Hierarchy of Norms In relation to the theories concerning the hierarchy of norms and constitutional law, Cesare Pinelli[1] made the following observation: Conflicts between norms arise within a legal system, and between legal systems, when two norms addressing the […]
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Burden of Proof
Introduction Burden of Proof, in law, responsibility for proving a disputed charge or allegation. In criminal trials, the prosecution has the heavy burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, the burden on the plaintiff is less rigorous. (1) For information on: […]
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Burden of Proof
Introduction Burden of Proof, in law, responsibility for proving a disputed charge or allegation. In criminal trials, the prosecution has the heavy burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. In civil trials, the burden on the plaintiff is less rigorous. (1) For information on: […]
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Sovereign Debt
This section provides an overview of sovereign debt within the legal context of Combating Poverty in international economic law (Cross-Cutting Challenges). Resources Further Reading Giuseppe Bianco, "Sovereign Debt," Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law, Cheltenham Glos […]
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Permanent Court of Arbitration
Introduction to Permanent Court of Arbitration Permanent Court of Arbitration, panel of arbitrators established by the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, signed by 24 nations at the first international peace conference at The Hague, the Netherlands, in 1899. The […]
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Permanent Court of Arbitration
Introduction to Permanent Court of Arbitration Permanent Court of Arbitration, panel of arbitrators established by the Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes, signed by 24 nations at the first international peace conference at The Hague, the Netherlands, in 1899. The […]
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Agenda Setting
Literature Review on Agenda Setting In the Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy, [1] David A. Rochefort offers the following summary about the topic of Agenda Setting: The agenda-setting model seeks to describe and explain the process by which certain political issues […]
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Lex Mercatoria
History The ancient Lex Mercatoria, the Law Merchant of the Middle Ages, was first described by an anonymous author in the late thirteenth century as part of "Colford's Collection"in the "Little Red Book of Bristol"and later […]
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Lex Mercatoria
History The ancient Lex Mercatoria, the Law Merchant of the Middle Ages, was first described by an anonymous author in the late thirteenth century as part of "Colford's Collection"in the "Little Red Book of Bristol"and later […]
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Sovereignty
Legal Issues International treaties and conventions are, or should be, based on the presumption that all sovereign states are equal. This presumption forms the basis for the operation of the rules of conflict of laws.5 No country can directly enforce its domestic law within the territory of […]
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Sovereignty
Legal Issues International treaties and conventions are, or should be, based on the presumption that all sovereign states are equal. This presumption forms the basis for the operation of the rules of conflict of laws.5 No country can directly enforce its domestic law within the territory of […]
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Regional Trade Institutions
Regional Trade Institutions Outline This entry examines regional trading arrangements, the laws and agreements that govern such arrangements, and their relationship to the international institutions and laws covered in the legal Encyclopedia. To familiarize students with the origins and structures of regional trade agreements, their role in governing international trade and investment, the extent to…
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International Political Economy
Introduction to International Political EconomyInternational Political Economy, field of study that deals with the interaction of politics and economics among the world's nations. The most important of these interactions concerns foreign trade. Students of international political econom…