The law and economics of humanitarian law violations in internal conflict

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Issues involving the application of the "law and economics" approach to international human rights issues are discussed. Issues include the application of economic analysis to international law and to the problem of individual accountability for human rights abuses, and the relationship between legal positivism and the law and economics approach.

Law and economics, Law and economics (Jurisprudence)

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Right of access to courts - labor dispute with international organization - immunity from jurisdiction of municipal courts - alternative remedies for employees of international organization

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This article discusses the European Court of Justice's decisions in Waite v. Germany and Beer v. Germany, suits against the European Space Agency over labor disputes. The court ruled the agency was immune from jurisdiction and that the employees had alternative remedies available to them.

European Union, Laws, regulations and rules, International agencies, International organizations, Workers, Privileges and immunities

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Developing human rights and humanitarian law accountability of the Security Council for the imposition of economic sanctions

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The United Nations Security Council has been criticized on the basis that its imposition of economic sanctions sometimes violates human rights and international law. This article examines this contention and also discusses possible remedies for people injured by economic sanctions.

Evaluation, Economic sanctions, Sanctions (International law), United Nations. Security Council

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