This text contains research on various aspects of environmental migration in the context of international law. It focuses on the emergence and development of regulation in the field of environmental migration at the global and regional levels.
Baber’s monograph contains ten cross-referenced writings on different aspects of international law. Issues covered include different types of legal instruments in international law settings and the past, present and future of international law.
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.
Exiting the European Union
This book provides a detailed discussion of the legal process for a Member State’s exit from the EU. It covers voluntary withdrawal like Brexit, forced expulsion, and secession. A relevant read for anyone interested in what the future holds for European integration.
Experimental Legal Education in a Globalized World
Addressing the lack of literature on legal education in the Middle East, this title offers comparative studies on practical legal education throughout the world, and will benefit legal educators and justice practitioners.
Family Dispute Resolution from a Cultural Perspective
This book uniquely focuses on how South Sudanese families in Australia resolve family disputes. It makes a vital contribution to our understanding of how the Australian legal system works within the context of legal pluralism, social integration, and family well-being.
The “fishing entity” is a new actor in the international law of the sea. Distinct from a “state,” its legal status is unclear, creating ambiguity in high seas enforcement. This book defines the role, obligations, and rights of the fishing entity.
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.
Forensic Psychiatry
This book provides an update on forensic psychiatry, incorporating changes from the ICD-11. It covers criminal and civil topics, addressing controversial issues like chemical castration. It is for psychiatrists, psychologists, and legal practitioners.
Freedom of Navigation in the Exclusive Economic Zone
This book examines the EU’s initiatives on ship-source pollution. It analyzes this first regional approach to criminalize pollution beyond international standards, and asks how this will impact the freedom of navigation for other States in the exclusive economic zone.
This book provides an overview of recent developments in freedom of religion in Turkey. While progress has been made towards meeting EU norms, many restrictions remain in a country defined as a democratic, secular state, focusing on the most urgent issues.
Fundamentals of Neuroscience and the Law
What can neuroscience tell us about legal concepts like intent? This groundbreaking volume explores the intersection of neuroscience and law, from voluntary movement to scientific evidence in the courtroom. A primer for all those interested in neurolaw.
Gender Identity in International Law
This book challenges prevailing narratives by refashioning gender identity as a belief. This reframing protects the conflicting rights of women, children, and LGB people, as well as the right of people to express a gender identity incongruent with their sex.
Geographical Indications (GIs) give products like Darjeeling tea legal protection. This book analyzes the inclusion of GIs in Free Trade Agreements signed by Asian countries, examining the challenges, opportunities, and impact on local economies, agriculture, and industries.
An essential guide to how legal systems interact and evolve in an interconnected world. Featuring contributions from leading experts, it provides a comparative analysis of contemporary challenges like digital governance, climate justice, and human rights.
Healing Cultures
Based on a case study of Sri Lanka, this book explores diverse healing cultures and how government action can protect or destroy them. It argues these practices are vital for community wellbeing and as intangible cultural heritage, filling a crucial gap in the literature.
This volume analyses the challenges that health, age and the environment introduce in the labour market, affecting people’s work and rights. With a global perspective, it provides solutions to improve workers’ rights and guarantee the viability of public social security systems.
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.
How American Politics Works
American politics is a paradox of cynicism and adulation. This book explains the system’s complex inner workings through the “four Ps”: Philosophy, Pragmatism, Personality, and Profit—the constant clash between high ideals and self-interest.
Human Rights and Diverse Societies
In a world of increasing diversity, how can universal human rights be practically realized? This book explores the tensions between group identities and individual freedoms, identifying new frameworks to empower marginalized groups in diverse societies.