International Justice in the United Nations General Assembly

This book evaluates the United Nations General Assembly's practice and legal foundations in advancing international justice, challenging the notion that it is merely a weak deliberative assembly. It establishes the legal basis for the General Assembly to intervene in cases where the Security Council fails to act, offering innovative arguments on its institutional powers to end impunity. It will be a valuable resource for scholars, students, and practitioners in international law and international institutional law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd

This groundbreaking book delves into the multifaceted role of the United Nations General Assembly in advancing international justice, a pressing concern for the global community. Through the lens of five institutional functions—quasi-legislative, quasi-judicial, recommendatory, empowering, and sanctioning—it assesses the practice and legal foundations of the Assembly in this critical endeavor. Challenging the notion that the General Assembly is merely a weak deliberative assembly, Michael Ramsden reveals that its pioneering resolutions on international justice have become an invaluable tool in the fight against impunity. Despite concerns over the adequacy of international institutions in responding to atrocities, particularly the Security Council, this book establishes the legal foundation for the Assembly to step into the breach. Chapters also present innovative arguments on the Assembly's institutional powers to end impunity and offer a comprehensive examination of the influence of General Assembly resolutions in judicial decision-making.

International Justice in the United Nations General Assembly is a vital resource for scholars, students, and practitioners in international law, international institutional law, and UN and international institutional practices. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the Assembly's role in promoting international justice and offers valuable insights into the legal and institutional mechanisms that can be used to address global challenges.

In conclusion, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the United Nations General Assembly's role in advancing international justice and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this critical field.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 242 x 172 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781788119375