The Hague : legal capital of the world

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The Hague : legal capital of the world

editors, Peter J. van Krieken, David McKay

T.M.C. Asser Press , Cambridge University Press [distributor], c2005

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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With Forewords by Bernard Bot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands; Wim Deetman, Mayor of The Hague; and Hans Corell, Former Legal Counsel of the United Nations and Former Judge of Appeal Former United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was the first to call The Hague the 'legal capital of the world'. Now, Peter van Krieken and David McKay in The Hague: Legal Capital of the World examine the city that hosts the world's main legal bodies. The book discusses the International Court of Justice (the 'World Court'), the International Criminal Court, the Yugoslavia Tribunal and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, to name a few. Throughout the book renowned experts offer clear expositions and incisive analysis, supported by fact sheets and key documents. Alongside the cases that make the headlines, the reader will discover lesser-known but surprisingly influential organizations, such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Hague Conference on Private International Law. A rich introductory section adds historical context and legal essentials. Specific to this book: A testament to the vital important of the rule of law and the special role The Hague plays in promoting peace and justice An indispensible addition for those interested in knowing more about international law, international organizations, arms control or dispute settlement An excellent reference work that will be of interest to academics, practitioners and students

目次

Background and Context.- Living Up to a Tradition.- The Hague in the World - the World in the Hague.- Headquarters Agreements.- The Depositary Role of the Hague.- Conflict Resolution.- The Permanent Court of Arbitration.- The Permanent Court of International Justice and International Court of Justice.- Iran-United States Claims Tribunal.- International Criminal Law.- The Ad Hoc International Criminal Tribunals.- The United Nations Detention Unit.- The International Criminal Court.- Arms Control.- The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.- The Organization for the Prohibition of Biological Weapons.- International Private Law.- Hague Conference on Private International Law.- Carnegie and Schuman.- The Carnegie Foundation, The Academy and the Library.- Schuman: Regional Organizations.

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