Questioning the peremptory status of the prohibition of the use of force
(2011)
Journal Article
All Outputs (49)
The threat of force as an action in self-defense under international law (2011)
Journal Article
Self-defense is a universally accepted exception to the prohibition of the use of force in international law, and it has been subjected to careful academic scrutiny. The prohibition of the threat of force, although equally important in terms of its... Read More about The threat of force as an action in self-defense under international law.
Reflection gives students credit where it’s due (2011)
Journal Article
Medal, models and moguls - The fashion news roundup (2011)
Journal Article
In this special report, the VineOracle (IPStell's personal pundit on all things IP) brings news (and her own brand of predictions) for the aesthetically minded visitor. And it's a star-studded cast of high-flyers (and fast swimmers) from Paris and Ne... Read More about Medal, models and moguls - The fashion news roundup.
Judicial training and rape (2011)
Journal Article
Half the bank, half the risk part 1: The United States (2011)
Journal Article
This two-part article assesses the 2007/08 financial crisis: explaining how a speculative bubble began, grew and eventually burst; comparing it to the Great Crash of 1929; and assessing the possibility and practicality of a split between commercial a... Read More about Half the bank, half the risk part 1: The United States.
Neuroscientific evidence in the English courts (2011)
Book Chapter
This chapter examines the use of neuroscientific evidence in the courts of England and Wales. It considers the breadth of uses which has been made of this evidence. In particular it examines the use of this evidence in cases where the capacity of the... Read More about Neuroscientific evidence in the English courts.
A right to water - A geographico-legal perspective (2011)
Book Chapter
Laws of war (2011)
Book Chapter
Discrimination in the armed forces: A comparative analysis of the impact of UK and US civilian law on the military (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
The civil-military relationship has predominantly been evaluated from a sociological or political science perspective. This paper examines the position of the Armed Forces within society, this so-called civil-military relationship, from a legal per... Read More about Discrimination in the armed forces: A comparative analysis of the impact of UK and US civilian law on the military.
Social media or social medium - The IPR implications of the social web (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
An applied review of the implications of intellectual property rights enforcement in the social media context, with a focus on the copyright liability of platform operators and the scope of legal indemnity based on the safe harbour provisions in law.
Section D1 powers of investigation, and Section D2 the decision to prosecute and diversion (2011)
Book Chapter
Two sections of a standard text for judges, prosecutors and criminal lawyers on criminal law and criminal procedure. It provides a practical and scholarly account of English criminal law, evidence and procedure. The book is written by a team of leadi... Read More about Section D1 powers of investigation, and Section D2 the decision to prosecute and diversion.
The financial war on terror – A ten year review of counter-terrorist financing strategies (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Environmental protection in times of armed conflict: A new convention or protocol (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Girl soldiers and participation in hostilities (2011)
Journal Article
Recently, organisations working with former child soldiers have observed the growing number of girls involved in armed conflicts. While their fate as sexual slaves is well documented, their participation in hostilities is less acknowledged. Girls, li... Read More about Girl soldiers and participation in hostilities.
How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies (2011)
Journal Article
Virtual world economies are undoubtedly increasing in growth, participation and importance. Their macroeconomic impact has already been seen as important in the real world economies; however its governance and jurisdiction is unclear. This paper will... Read More about How virtual are virtual economies? An exploration into the legal, social and economic nature of virtual world economies.
Anti-money laundering law of Turkey and the EU: An example of convergence? (2011)
Journal Article
© 2011, Emerald Group Publishing Limited. PurposeThis paper critiques the recent anti-money laundering (AML) legislation in Turkey and the European Union (EU) in order to determine whether there is convergence between them. Given the fact that Turkey... Read More about Anti-money laundering law of Turkey and the EU: An example of convergence?.
Book Review: Tom Ruys, ‘Armed Attack’ and Article 51 of the UN Charter (2011)
Journal Article
The fight against illicit finance – A critical review of the Labour government’s policy (2011)
Presentation / Conference Contribution