Public Interest Litigation in International Law

International courts and tribunals are increasingly being used to resolve disputes in the public interest, known as public interest litigation. This collection assesses how bilateral design can adapt to this shift and explores issues such as human rights, climate change, global health, and criminal law.

Format: Hardback
Length: 354 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the ever-evolving landscape of global affairs, where public interest in international issues is on the rise and multilateralism faces scrutiny for its ability to effectively address them, the role of international courts and tribunals in dispute resolution is undergoing a significant transformation. A crucial aspect of this shift revolves around the question of whether and how international courts and tribunals can be utilized to serve the public interest. This practice, known as public interest litigation, is the focus of this collection, which seeks to explore recent developments, trends, and prospects in this burgeoning field. The primary objective of this collection is to assess the extent to which the bilateral design of international courts and tribunals can adapt to the growing emphasis on a public approach to international litigation. By engaging with diverse domains where public interest litigation thrives, such as human rights, climate change, global health, and criminal law, the selected pieces provide a glimpse into the issues that have been brought before international judicial bodies, including the International Court of Justice, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, international arbitral tribunals, regional human rights bodies, and criminal courts. Furthermore, they shed light on potential challenges and opportunities that may arise in the future of public interest litigation.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032560052