Human Rights… Charming Betsy: Balancing Domestic Laws & International Obligations 26/02/2025 Introduction How should courts interpret domestic laws when they appear to contradict international obligations? This question was answered over two centuries ago in Murray v. The Schooner Charming Betsy (1804),…
Human Rights… Extradition in International Law: Balancing Justice & Human Rights 26/02/202526/02/2025 🌍 Introduction: The Legal Tug-of-War Extradition is the formal legal process by which one country surrenders an individual to another for criminal prosecution or to serve a sentence. While this…
International Law… Nicaragua v. U.S.: Key Lessons in International Law 23/02/202523/02/2025 Introduction 🌍⚖️ The case of Nicaragua v. United States (1986), adjudicated by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), remains a cornerstone of international law. This case was a direct challenge…
International Law… The Lotus Case: A Turning Point in International Law 12/02/202513/02/2025 Introduction 🌍 In the realm of international law, few cases have left as lasting an impact as the Lotus Case (France v. Turkey, 1927). This landmark decision by the Permanent…