Democracy, Governance, and Rule of Law

UK Sup Ct Rejects Challenge to Lawfulness of the Post-Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol

Author: 
Romita Chattaraj

On February 8, 2023, the UK Supreme Court rejected all three grounds of an appeal that challeng

US Imposes Visa Restrictions against Nigerian Citizens for Undermining Democratic Process

Author: 
Romita Chattaraj

On January 25, 2023, the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken enacted

Belokon v. Kyrgyzstan: Practical Implications of Award Set-Asides Arising from Corruption Allegations

Introduction

As one of the most arbitration-friendly jurisdictions, French courts have long had a tradition of judicial non-interference in the arbitral process.[1] In the context of annulment proceedings, French courts are normally granted limited scope in reviewing arbitral awards. 

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26
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14
Author: 
Roslyn Lai and Charles Ho Wang Mak
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UK Sup Ct: Self-Determination Does Not Apply to Scotland Leaving the Union

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On November 23, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom issued its unanimous decision in response to a refe

European Human Rights Court decides to US Extradition Cases

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On November 3, 2022, the European Court of Human Rights issued two judgments on whether extradition from a Council of Europe member state to the United States would be in violation of the European

World Justice Project 2022 Rule of Law Index Published

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

The World Justice Project has released its 2022 Rule of Law Index, which surveys citizens and experts in 140 jurisdi

UN HRC Holds Elections, Creates Special Rapporteur on Russia

Author: 
Justine N. Stefanelli

On October 11, 2022, the United Nations Human Rights Council elected 14 member states to serve on the C