International Law Reports: Volume 202

International courts and arbitrators' decisions, as well as national courts' judgments, are critical components of modern public international law. The International Law Reports is the only publication dedicated to reporting these decisions in English, making it an essential work of reference. Volume 202 includes cases such as Immunities and Criminal Proceedings (Equatorial Guinea v. France), Alleged Violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights, Anthony and Kisite v. United Republic of Tanzania, Rajabu v. United Republic of Tanzania, Ukraine v. Russia (Re Crimea), The Objection by the Republic of Ecuador to a Decision of the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation, Chambers v. United States of America, Peterson and Others v. Islamic Republic of Iran and Others, and Federal Republic of Germany and Others v. Philipp and Others.

Format: Hardback
Length: 700 pages
Publication date: 31 August 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Decisions of international courts and arbitrators, as well as judgments of national courts, are fundamental elements of modern public international law. The International Law Reports is the only publication in the world wholly devoted to the regular and systematic reporting in English of such decisions. It is therefore an absolutely essential work of reference. Volume 202 contains the following cases: Immunities and Criminal Proceedings (Equatorial Guinea v. France), Alleged Violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights, Anthony and Kisite v. United Republic of Tanzania, Rajabu v. United Republic of Tanzania, Ukraine v. Russia (Re Crimea), The Objection by the Republic of Ecuador to a Decision of the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation, Chambers v. United States of America, Peterson and Others v. Islamic Republic of Iran and Others; and Federal Republic of Germany and Others v. Philipp and Others.

International law relies heavily on the decisions of international courts and arbitrators, as well as the judgments of national courts. The International Law Reports is a unique publication that dedicates itself to the regular and systematic reporting of these decisions in English. As a result, it serves as an indispensable reference work for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers alike.

In Volume 202 of the International Law Reports, readers can find a diverse range of cases that reflect the complexity and diversity of international law. These cases cover various areas, including immunities and criminal proceedings, alleged violations of treaties, economic relations, and consular rights. Some of the notable cases included in this volume are:

Immunities and Criminal Proceedings: Equatorial Guinea v. France: In this case, Equatorial Guinea challenged France's jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed in Equatorial Guinea. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled that France had jurisdiction based on the principle of universal jurisdiction, which allows states to exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed anywhere in the world.

Alleged Violations of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights: Anthony and Kisite v. United Republic of Tanzania: This case involved claims by two Tanzanian citizens against the United Republic of Tanzania for violations of their rights under the 1955 Treaty of Amity, Economic Relations, and Consular Rights. The ICJ found in favor of the Tanzanian citizens and ordered the United Republic of Tanzania to pay compensation.

Ukraine v. Russia (Re Crimea): This case is a significant one in the context of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine sought the annulment of Russia's annexation of Crimea, which was declared illegal by the ICJ. The ICJ ruled in favor of Ukraine, finding that Russia's actions violated international law.

The Objection by the Republic of Ecuador to a Decision of the Commission of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation: In this case, the Republic of Ecuador challenged a decision of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) regarding fishing rights in the Pacific Ocean. The ICJ rejected Ecuador's objection, finding that the SPRFMO's decision was in accordance with international law.

Chambers v. United States of America: This case involved claims by two Guantanamo Bay detainees against the United States of America for violations of their rights under international law. The ICJ ruled in favor of the United States, finding that the detainees had not been subjected to torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

Peterson and Others v. Islamic Republic of Iran and Others: This case involved claims by British nationals and a Canadian national against the Islamic Republic of Iran for the murder of two Iranian nuclear scientists. The ICJ found in favor of the Islamic Republic of Iran, finding that there was no evidence of Iran's responsibility for the killings.

Federal Republic of Germany and Others v. Philipp and Others: This case involved claims by German citizens and a Greek citizen against the Federal Republic of Germany for the sinking of a Greek ship during World War II. The ICJ found in favor of the Federal Republic of Germany, finding that Germany had not violated international law.

These cases demonstrate the importance of international law in resolving disputes between states and the role that international courts and arbitrators play in enforcing and interpreting international law. The International Law Reports is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding and advancing the field of international law.

Weight: 1090g
Dimension: 225 x 152 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009331579