Search results for: “mandatory jurisdiction”
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Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Periodic Report of the United States to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Periodic Report of the United States to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: On June 12, 2013, the […]
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Community Corrections
Community Corrections Probation is a court-ordered period of correctional supervision in the community and is generally used as an alternative to incarceration. Parole is a period of conditional supervised release in the community following a prison term. In Europe, probation is often used as the default term for community corrections. Community sanctions and measures These…
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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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Scope of Letters of Request
Scope of Letters of Request In the Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters Article 1(1) is closely identical to article 1 of the draft Convention. The issuance of Letters is limited to the ‘judicial’ authorities of the State of origin. ‘Judicial’ is not defined. There is no definition of…
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Witness Testimony
Introduction to Witness Judicial WitnessAn oath is required of every person called to testify at any kind of a judicial proceeding. Not every person may be competent to testify as a witness; a person of unsound mind, for example, may not be a witness. A person convicted of a crime, however,…
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International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law
International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…
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International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law
International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…
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Choice of Forum
In the United States For information about Choice of forum in the context of international trade, click here
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A Dictionary of Law Enforcement
A Dictionary of Law Enforcement A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is “the only dictionary available -according to Oxford University Press, its publisher- that focuses on United Kingdom (British) law enforcement terms. This legal resource contains over 3,400 legal terms, covering many United Kingdom and European Union institutions.” Most of the entries in “A Dictionary of…
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A Dictionary of Law Enforcement
A Dictionary of Law Enforcement A Dictionary of Law Enforcement is “the only dictionary available -according to Oxford University Press, its publisher- that focuses on United Kingdom (British) law enforcement terms. This legal resource contains over 3,400 legal terms, covering many United Kingdom and European Union institutions.” Most of the entries in “A Dictionary of…
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Freedom of the Seas in the 20th Century
Freedom of the Seas 20TH-Century DevelopmentsIntroduction to Freedom of the Seas in the 20th CenturyDuring World War I, the use of submarines and aircraft demonstrated the inadequacy of international law with respect to freedom of the seas. Virtually all laws and treaties relating …
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Sentencing
Criminal Procedure: Sentencing Introduction to SentencingOnce guilt has been determined, either by verdict following a trial or by the entry of a guilty plea, the defendant must be sentenced. Generally, the trial judge imposes the sentence, which must be within the statutory limits…
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Advisers Regulation
Regulation of advisers Professional risk management and compliance issues Main Issues here include: Anti-money laundering Sanctions Bribery and corruption Engagement letters and terms of business in a multijurisdictional context; Data protection and information security risks; Conflicts and confidentiality; Professional indemnity insurance cover; Referral and outsourcing arrangements; Design and implementation of risk management approaches, systems and…