The Continued Influence of Colonialism in International Law
The Continued Influence of Colonialism in International LawAuthor: David SmallQueen’s University, Belfast Colonialism and international law have always been closely related. [1] International law was born out of colonialism in the Westphalian period but, in the 20th century the doctrine…
The Unjustifiable Practice of Torture in the War on Terror: The Protection of National Security at the Cost of Individuals’ Human Rights
The Unjustifiable Practice of Torture in the War on Terror: The Protection of National Security at the Cost of Individuals’ Human Rights.Author: Shauna McKeeQueen’s University, Belfast Abstract Since World War II, the right of any individual to not be tortured…
The Trump Administration Policy Toward the International Criminal Court
The Trump Administration Policy Toward the International Criminal CourtAuthor: Clodagh McIlhatton Queen’s University Belfast. Introduction The Trump administration’s policy towards international law was always going to be controversial. Trump made his disregard for international laws evident even throughout the campaign…
The Consequences of Brexit on Consumers and Businesses in UK Competition Law.
The Consequences of Brexit on Consumers and Businesses in UK Competition Law.Author: Chi Hoe Tang Queen’s University, Belfast This essay constitutes a critical analysis of the consequences of Brexit in the area of competition law with respect to consumers and…
It’s Time to Look the Gift-horse in the Mouth. The True Cost of WTO Membership for Developing Countries.
It’s Time to Look the Gift-horse in the Mouth. The True Cost of WTO Membership for Developing Countries. Author: Andrew Johnston Queen’s University Belfast. The strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must. Thucydides 431 BC This…
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An Assessment of the Limitations and Strengths of Existing Product Liability Protections
An Assessment of the Limitations and Strength of Existing Product Liability Protections Author: Lauren Kolarek Queen’s University, Belfast Absract An action in product liability within the United Kingdom currently may be taken as an action in negligence, or in strict liability…
An Assessment of Achieving Sustainability through the New Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda
An Assessment of Achieving Sustainability through the New Corporate Social Responsibility Agenda Author: Tanja Nowak Queen’s University, Belfast The Malthusian principle of ‘moral restraint’ for population sustainability,[1] can transition effectively into the modern day strive for Sustainable Development (SD).…
The Tort Framework for Liability within Medical Negligence in the UK is Effective and is not in need of Reform
The Tort Framework for Liability within Medical Negligence in the UK is Effective and is not in need of Reform Author: Megan Somers Queen’s University, Belfast Abstract Society is a carousel of change; a never-ending stream of advances and modernizations.…
The Definition of Rape in International Criminal Law has Truly Evolved Affecting the Scope for Recognition of Victims and their Entitlement to Reparations
The Definition of Rape in International Criminal Law has Truly Evolved Affecting the Scope for Recognition of Victims and their Entitlement to Reparations Author: Siofra Corr Queen’s University, Belfast Abstract The definition of rape in international criminal law is vital…