Essays about: "jurisdiction clause"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words jurisdiction clause.

  1. 1. Head of State Immunity and International Crimes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Magnus Mannerström; [2015]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Public International Law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to explore the status of the immunity afforded to heads of state for serious international crimes. The central question asked is whether heads of state at the present time can commit international crimes and still be granted impunity. READ MORE

  3. 2. Individual Criminal Responsibility for the Crime of Aggression: Tracking Down the Leaders of a State

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Nikola Hajdin; [2015]
    Keywords : leadership clause; unlawful use of force; international humanitarian law; international criminal law; Aggression; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The Nuremberg Charter introduced the crime of aggression into international law. The American Chief Prosecutor Justice Robert Jackson gave a famous promise that offenders who commit acts of aggression shall be prosecuted and international criminal law would be applied against them. READ MORE

  4. 3. Legal Aspects of Port State Control

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Anton Kulchytskyy; [2013]
    Keywords : contract of affreightment; flag state control; recognised organisations; flag state implementation; port access; ship’s nationality; port state jurisdiction; seafarers’ right; protection of marine environment; shipping safety; port state control; international law; Maritime law; marine insurance; undue detention; time charter parties; off-hire clause; UNCLOS; SOLAS; MARPOL; STCW; MLC; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Port state control plays a central role in maritime safety and protection of marine environment and it becomes more significant in protection of seafarers’ rights. This thesis integrates discussion and consideration of different legal aspect of PSC in order to present a comprehensive view on it. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stabilisation Clauses in Investment Agreements - a Human Rights and Development Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Sandra Ingolfsson; [2012]
    Keywords : Civilrätt; internationell rätt; investeringsrätt; mänskliga rättigheter.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : When making a long-term investment investors need to be able to ensure a certain degree of legal and financial predictability. Since the investment is subject to the jurisdiction of the host state, investment agreements between the host state and the investor are commonly used. READ MORE

  6. 5. The incorporation of a charterparty arbitration clause in the bill of lading: binding effect of contract without consent

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Sandra Lielbärde; [2010]
    Keywords : Maritime Law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Arbitration as a dispute settlement mean is widely used in the disputes on a carriage of goods by sea. As world trade of goods is mainly based on the carriage by sea services, the predictability and certainty regarding to the arbitration of shipping disputes is very important. READ MORE