A Holistic Analysis of Law, Connecting Theory and Practice
A holistic analysis of law, with roots in ancient Greece and Rome, may lead to broader justice. This book explores this approach through its theory, history, and practice in international law, then applies it to modern issues like artificial intelligence and climate change.
This book provides an up-to-date analysis of Latin American cases brought before the International Court of Justice. It provides summaries of all contentious cases submitted by or against Latin American states before the Court in order to illustrate case law.
A Multidimensional Perspective on Corruption in Africa
Leading African policymakers argue that tackling corruption is key to eliminating poverty and inequity. This book offers strategies for mobilizing citizens toward accountability and transparency to build stronger national integrity systems for a sustainable Africa.
This book establishes a novel duty of care for corporate human rights violations and environmental damages. It examines how tort law can provide accountability for victims and proposes a new international court to effectively interpret and enforce the corporate duty of care.
Al Qaeda and the Islamic State
This book analyses attacks by Al Qaeda and the Islamic State in Western Europe. It details their ideological sources, financing, and dissemination of their message through social media, as well as the radicalisation of Europeans who go to Syria and Iraq to wage jihad.
Denmark’s Police State and the Erosion of Justice
Behind Denmark’s polished image lies a reality of systemic dysfunction. This gripping exposé reveals, through harrowing interwoven stories, how ordinary citizens are destroyed by the very institutions meant to protect them. A stark warning to all democracies.
EU Energy Law
This book investigates legal shortfalls in new EU energy legislation from a business perspective. By comparing former and present rules, it shows how liberalisation of the EU energy market is achievable and suggests improvements for future legislation.
This groundbreaking book examines how vast sums of Nigeria’s wealth vanish into the financial systems of the UK and UAE. It assesses the laws that allow bribery, corruption and money laundering to thrive, offering innovative solutions to curb the outflow of illicit wealth.
This book investigates the historical, theoretical, and axiological foundations of legal culture in Europe, and looks at their impact on current European law and legal thinking in Europe. It includes considerations about the history of law as well as modern legal issues.
Modern Administrative Law in the 21st Century
Administrative law is a guardian of governmental actions, ensuring accountability and justice. This book offers a comparative perspective on global governance challenges and serves as a practical guide for navigating the complexities of administrative law and digital governance.
Overcoming the Corruption Conundrum in Africa
This book takes a socio-legal approach to the corruption conundrum in Africa. It suggests solutions can be found by interrogating how society reacts to it, and argues that the problem endures primarily due to a critical lack of political will.
Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Human Rights
This publication presents an international dialogue on the right to knowledge and information. Researchers from diverse cultures reflect on difficult human rights issues, exploring the foundations for an equal, knowledge-based society for all.
Authored by international researchers, this collection addresses radicalization, terrorism, and conflict from a unique interdisciplinary perspective. It analyzes how players become radicalized and how terrorism manifests globally, offering new findings and policy ideas.
This is one of the first English publications to offer a profound analysis of Russian Constitutional Law. It covers the Constitution, federalism, the President, the court system, and human rights, and is useful for anyone interested in Russia’s system of power.
This title offers a comprehensive examination of the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown by a police officer on August 9, 2014, and their aftermath, and will serve to generate an on-going dialogue about the role race and class play in the criminal justice system.