Focusing on the treatment of juvenile piracy suspects, this book explores how international law interacts with national prosecutorial systems. It analyzes various national cases involving young offenders accused of piracy and proposes a comprehensive set of recommendations for countries handling such prosecutions. The work aims to enhance understanding and improve legal practices regarding juveniles in piracy cases.
This book analyses changes in International Law caused by the Syrian conflict, including in the law of self-defense, humanitarian intervention, universal jurisdiction, treatment of refugees, and peace negotiations. A broad audience of scholars, students, and practitioners will appreciate this volume.
"Selfistans," Secession, and the Rule of the Great Powers
Exploring the contemporary challenges of self-determination, this book examines how certain minority groups successfully assert their rights to independence while others face rejection from the global community. It delves into the factors that distinguish these groups and their quests for autonomy, questioning the conditions under which external self-determination is recognized and justified. Through analysis of international responses, the work seeks to illuminate the complexities surrounding the authorization of remedial secession for minority populations.