Reparations for injuries suffered in the service of the UN (March 1, 2008)http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/scottsboro/index.html, Canadian Broadcasting Centre. Section of International and Comparative Law Bulletin Tadic decision on defence motion for interlocutory appeal on jurisdiction The International Law Commission was established by the General Assembly in 1947 to promote the progressive development of international law and its codification. Weird & Wacky, Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, a division of InfoSpace Holdings, LLC, a System1 Company. All Rights Reserved. (4) Filartiga v. Pena-Irala, 630 F.2d 876 (2d Cir. (3) Case Concerning Military and Paramilitary Activities in and Against Nicaragua (Nicaragua v. United States) 1984 ICJ 169, 1986 ICJ 14 "Scottsboro: An American Tragedy." (March 4, 2008)http://www.fbi.gov/libref/historic/famcases/lindber/lindbernew.htm, Finckel, Norman. But, on reflection I’d probably remove Shrimp Turtle in favor of an older chestnut like the Reparations Case given that earlier cases’ import for the field of international institutional law (I also wonder about Filartiga as the best read on human rights, and although I’m inclined to keep teaching it in a U.S. classroom, I can see the argument for a case like Soering instead). Pushpanathan v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration), [1998] 1 S.C.R. Response… Jan. 27, 2004. "Famous Trials." This item is part of JSTOR collection RECENT INTERESTING INTERNATIONAL LAW CASES By WILLIAM ROY VALLANCE* Washington, D.C. United States Cases Kinsella v. Singleton1 McElroy v. Guagliardo2 Wilson v. Bohlender* Grisham v. Hagan* In four separate cases, the Supreme Court on January 18, 1960, held that the Constitution forbids the trial by court-martial of any civilian accompanying the armed forces overseas in peace time. Eritrea is a country in east Africa. In this case, the House of Lords swept away the common law rule that a man could not be guilty of raping his wife. 1995. Beyond current events, however, I’ve once again spent some time procrastinating thinking about those international law cases I “must” have my students read — essential elements of the international law canon if you will. (5th Ser.) For terms and use, please refer to our Terms and Conditions Of course, I hold no monopoly on making these sorts of lists. You consent to our cookies if you continue to use our website. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that they’ve collected from your use of their services. And for an introduction to diplomatic asylum: Asylum Case (Colombia/Peru) [1950] ICJ Reports 266; Barcelona Traction (Belgium v Spain) (1970) ICJ Reports 3. "Timeline of Events." Illustrated cover of a brochure promoting a chapter of the KKK circa 1916. 6. Recent Case. R. v. Cas. Exterior view of house where Lizzie Borden axe murders took place, Sam Sheppard embracing his second wife during a trial for the alleged murder of his first wife. Request Permissions. "In Depth: Steven Truscott." In 2007, the U.S. Supreme Court heard 78 cases on issues including terrorism, water rights, firearms and immigration [source: On the Docket]. Duncan B. Hollis is a Professor of Law at the Temple University Beasley School of Law and a Non-Resident Scholar at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Haya de la Torre Case (Colombia/Peru) [1951] ICJ Reports 71, I would not consider the list complete without, Liechtenstein v. Guatemala, Nottebohm, ICJ Reports 1955, FRG v Denmark; FRG v Netherlands) [1969] ICJ Rep 3, Legality of the Threat or Use of Nuclear Weapons, Advisory Opinion, (1996) ICJ Reports 226. To access this article, please, Access everything in the JPASS collection, Download up to 10 article PDFs to save and keep, Download up to 120 article PDFs to save and keep. I still like this list a lot. Cas. Recent Case. 5. "Report of the Select Committee on Assassinations of the U.S. House of Representatives." Aug. 28, 2007. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Response… ©2000-2020 ITHAKA. In association with the International Commission of Jurists. With a personal account, you can read up to 100 articles each month for free. JSTOR is part of ITHAKA, a not-for-profit organization helping the academic community use digital technologies to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. 1980) AI Partnership for Defense is a Step in the Right Direction – But Will Face Challenges, Events and Announcements: 4 October 2020 (Update). 93 (1906) (March 4, 2008)http://books.google.com/books?id=-B8EIq-ZnFsC&pg=PA8&lpg=PA8&dq=abc+news+poll+john+hinckley+jr&source=web&ots=WgQO6JhqGE&sig=q8MrfK31HjI81uF0sBqbAeIfDnQ&hl=en, Linder, Douglas O. Jordan — I include it precisely for the dicta and the overarching question of whether international law permits what it does not prohibit or whether international law operates as a background for all State action. 5. (March 1, 2008).http://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/select-committee-report/summary.html#kennedy, The Associated Press. (Feb. 29, 2008)http://www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/ftrials.htm, The National Archives. 3. Jun 10, 2020. IV was customary international law by 1939, binding allies of Germany and their nationals even though the allies of Germany had not acceded to and/or had refused to ratify the treaty). Public Broadcasting Services. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. First Amendment NLRB v. International Ass’n of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental, & Reinforcing Iron Workers, Local 229. It has a “National Service Program,” where all Eritreans have to do military training and military or other public service when they turn eighteen. The Dallas Morning News. Harvard University Press. A) No.10 Section of International and Comparative Law Bulletin, Read Online (Free) relies on page scans, which are not currently available to screen readers. Police file photograph of Lee Harvey Oswald, Curiosity Project: 10 Crimes of the Century, American Experience. As the highest court in the land, it serves as the ultimate decider in cases that can alter the law and influence society for generations to come. institution. Jones v Saudi Arabia [2006] UKHL 26. 2007. cited by 2142 cases . 1931: A poster advertising a defense meeting for Haywood Patterson, one of the Scottsboro Boys. A lawsuit against a Canadian company for violations of customary international law in Eritrea can go forward, the Supreme Court has ruled. "America on Trial: Inside the Legal Battles that Transformed our Nation." (5th Ser.)