Human Rights Law International Law Towards the Recognition of a Right to Remedial Rebellion in International Law? 1. Introduction Nowadays the vast majority of armed conflicts are non-international in character. While international law regulates extensively the use of force among states, internal conflicts are beyond the reach of the law in terms of jus ad bellum. Accordingly, non-international armed conflicts (NIACs) are neither lawful nor unlawful under the current legal framework. This […] Written by Chiara Redaelli October 7, 2020October 7, 2020
International Law US-China Trade Conflict: the WTO Verdict, the Holistic Approach in Interpreting Article XX and the Aftermath Background A World Trade Organization (WTO) Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) Panel handed a verdict in favour of China on 15 September 2020. The United States (US) had imposed additional tariffs of 25% on certain products from China on 20 June 2018. These products were listed as List 1. On 21 September 2018 the US had […] Written by Jalal Uddin Ahmed October 1, 2020October 1, 2020
Arbitration International Dispute Settlement International Law The Quest for Protecting Investments under Occupation: The Inception of the Notion of De Facto Host-State in Investment Treaty Arbitration Almost six years have passed since Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol on 18 March 2014 following a referendum according to which the regional authorities declared their independence from Ukraine and proclaimed their incorporation into the Russian territory. As of the moment of writing this blog, there are eight pending arbitrations that […] Written by Alia Algazzar February 20, 2020February 20, 2020
International Law Space Law Silence in Outer Space? NASA’s Leap to Protecting Neil Armstrong’s Boot Print on the Moon Fifty years ago, the United States (US) astronauts, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin took humanity’s first steps off of planet Earth, marking the advancement of civilization’s scientific capabilities. With six manned moon landings, two manned orbital missions, over a dozen robotic landings and more than a dozen crash sites, the Moon today commands a truly […] Written by Tamara Richardson January 2, 2020March 25, 2020
Human Rights Law International Law Right to Leave Australia’s Visa Regime and the Right to Leave Any Country: Fostering Irregular Migration and Harm Destination states do not wait for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to arrive at their borders. Rather, visa requirements are in place to proactively prevent certain non-nationals leaving the state they are in and their arrival at their borders. Visas represent a long-standing mechanism to control the movement of persons. Already in the 1920s, the […] Written by Emilie McDonnell September 18, 2019February 11, 2020
International Humanitarian Law International Law Who Counts as a Civilian? Aerial bombing and Distinction in the Interwar Period On the 1st of July 2016, Barack Obama issued an Executive Order to address civilian casualties in US operations involving the use of force. Together with this Executive Order, a report was published with information on the number of civilian casualties of US counterterrorism strikes. Referring to areas ‘outside active hostilities’, the document listed an […] Written by Luís Bogliolo June 22, 2019February 11, 2020
International Law Uncategorized আন্তর্জাতিক আইনে জাতিগত আত্মনিয়ন্ত্রণের অধিকার এডমুন্ড বার্ক (1730-1797) ও জ্যঁ জাক রুশোর (1712-1778) লেখায় self-determination ধারণাটির বীজ লুকায়িত থাকলেও উড্রো উইলসনকে (1856-1924) এর জনক বলা হয়। কিন্তু উইলসন ধারণাটির আন্তর্জাতিকীকরণ করলেও এর তাত্ত্বিক বিকাশ ঘটেছে ভ্লাদিমির ইলিচ লেনিনের (1870-1924) ১৯০৩ সাল থেকে ১৯১৭ সালের মধ্যকার লেখালেখিতে। Rita Augestad Knudsen তাঁর অপ্রকাশিত পিএইচডি থিসিসে (২০১৩) লেনিনের ধারণাকে র্যাডিক্যাল আর উইলসনের ধারণাকে […] Written by Johir Uddin November 25, 2017November 27, 2017
Environmental Law International Law War on Waters: Revisiting the Ganges Treaty in the Context of Climate Change Bangladesh is a country where the lives of a considerable part of the population are directly connected with its rivers. As a result, shared watercourses are a matter of great concern in this region. Bangladesh has 57 trans-boundary rivers flowing through it, whose flow, when disrupted, brings about a considerable amount of environmental deterioration. Of […] Written by Tahseen Lubaba December 19, 2016December 19, 2016
Constitutional Law International Law Proclamation of Bangladesh Independence: Implications for International Law On 10 April 1971, the Mujibnagar government (Bangladesh government-in-exile during 1971 liberation war) adopted the Proclamation of Bangladesh Independence. The people of Bangladesh wanted to become the master of their own destiny. Therefore, they expressed their collective oneness of mind through the Proclamation. Formally read out in the Constituent Assembly (the elected representatives duly constituted […] Written by S M Masum Billah April 17, 2015April 19, 2015
Aviation Law International Law Analyzing Aviation Policy for Developing Countries: A Prolific Approach Today, many countries in the world having a prosperous aviation industry seek to avail airline routes of the developing countries. Such a business of air access within the regime of civil aviation is of immense economic benefits for the countries managing aircrafts and conducting flights, particularly in the case of flight above the airspace relating […] Written by Kunjan Shah November 9, 2014November 9, 2014
How to Cite Authorities in Bluebook Bluebook is a well-known definitive style guide for legal citations, which is widely used in the legal world, especially in the United States. Academicians, students, practitioners, and legal researchers use it in their regular professional work. Unlike any other citation style guide, the bluebook is more comprehensive to use. So, it is our little endeavor […] Written by Omar Faruque Talukder January 21, 2023January 21, 2023
How to Make Your Resume Stand Out As a Law Student A good resume is like scoring first in a soccer match. It might not confirm that you get the job you so eagerly want, but it will definitely increase your chances to a great extent. Usually, companies and law chambers receive a huge number of applications from law students who are all trying to bag […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik January 4, 2023January 4, 2023
How to Research for a Moot A lot is said about the skills of oral advocacy when it comes to moot court competitions, but the importance of proper research cannot be overstated. A team must conduct thorough research to ensure that their written pleadings pass the scoring criteria and form a solid base upon which their oral pleadings can be developed. […] Written by Tahseen Lubaba April 17, 2021September 30, 2021
From the Court Corridor: October 2022 From the Court Corridor: October 2022 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the High Court Division (HCD) and the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in October 2022. The HCD observes journalists are not bound to reveal their sources. On 21 October 2022, during a […] Written by Nazia Zarin Orna November 15, 2022January 9, 2023
From the Court Corridor: September 2022 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the High Court Division (HCD) and the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in September 2022. AD stays HCD verdict regarding taking prior permission before arresting government officials On 25 August 2022, following a writ petition by Human Rights […] Written by Rafid Azad Saumik October 31, 2022January 9, 2023
From the Court Corridor: August 2022 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the High Court Division (HCD) and the Appellate Division (AD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in August 2022. The HCD rejects petition to stop government officials’ “unnecessary foreign trips” On 1 August 2022 the High Court Division summarily dismissed a writ […] Written by Tasmim Jahan Neeha October 5, 2022October 5, 2022
From the Court Corridor: March 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in March 2023. HCD Orders Formation of Panel to Monitor Dhaka Gas and Sewerage Lines The HCD on 14 March 2023 ordered the authorities concerned to […] Written by Md Fiaz Rabbani November 23, 2023November 23, 2023
From the Court Corridor: February 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in February 2023. HCD Sets Precedent: Marital Status No Longer a Requirement in Admission Forms, Upholding Privacy and Equality In a landmark decision on 16 February […] Written by Nishat Tasnim Hridi October 26, 2023October 26, 2023
From the Court Corridor: January 2023 This edition of ‘From the Court Corridor’ curates the notable pronouncements of the Appellate Division (AD) and the High Court Division (HCD) of the Supreme Court (SC) of Bangladesh in January 2023. HCD Redefines Parental Identity in Student Information Forms In a landmark judgment on 24 January 2023, the High Court Division (HCD) of the […] Written by Nishat Tasnim Hridi October 26, 2023October 26, 2023
Protection of the Rohingyas inside Bangladesh: Is Bangladesh Fulfilling Its Obligation? The Rohingya community has been the victim of discrimination and persecution for decades. The heinous persecution and mass killings of Rohingya people have resulted in their exodus from Myanmar. When someone is persecuted, it prompts others to feel for and stand up for those they believe to be victims of that injustice. Bangladesh was no […] Written by Ishraque Labib May 20, 2023May 20, 2023