Legal Guide

Licences for out of commerce works: the state of play – Go Health Pro

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Licences for out of commerce works: the state of play – Go Health Pro

The Lawyer’s Office – 1628 – Rijksmuseum, Netherlands – Public Domain This post was first published on the Europeana Pro website.   The out of commerce works ‘legal solution’ simplifies rights clearance, helping cultural heritage institutions to make materials from their collections that are not in commercial circulation available online. In some circumstances, it requires … Read more

Blinded by Legality – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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Blinded by Legality – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

The Venice Commission’s Change of Heart on Restoring the Rule of Law in Poland The Venice Commission’s recent opinions on Poland’s judicial reforms have prioritized formal legality over substantive judicial independence. The Commission thereby effectively legitimizes the judiciary captured under the previous autocratic government. The Commission’s shift contrasts sharply with its own prior critiques and … Read more

Toward a universal treaty on ‘Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters’ – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Toward a universal treaty on ‘Protection of Persons in the Event of Disasters’ – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

On Wednesday 6th December, the UN General Assembly adopted by consensus resolution A/C.6/79/L.16 submitted by the UNGA Sixth Committee (here). Based on this resolution, the UNGA has decided to ‘elaborate and conclude a legally binding instrument on the protection of persons in the event of disasters, without prejudice to the legal effects of any particular provisions contained therein, by the end of 2027 at the latest’ (OP 4). With its adoption, the UNGA has thus paved the way for negotiations on a universal treaty on the international legal framework relevant to disasters, based on the draft articles of the International Law Commission (ILC DAs) adopted in 2016. This contribution will focus on the long journey of the ILC DAs towards a treaty, the next steps and the legal issues that will be at the centre of the upcoming negotiations among States.

A long way from the 2004 tsunami to the future treaty

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Tendayi Achiume – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

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Tendayi Achiume – Verfassungsblog – Go Health Pro

Shaping the Future of Human Rights: A Fight for Justice and Equality Tendayi Achiume is a leading voice in international law, combining academic expertise with global advocacy to combat systemic racism, xenophobia, and gender discrimination. Her career is marked by an unwavering commitment to social justice, grounded in the belief that (interdisciplinary) collaboration is essential … Read more

The right to perform secondary movements under international refugee law – Go Health Pro

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The right to perform secondary movements under international refugee law – Go Health Pro

    Paolo Biondi, EU Asylum Agency   Photo credit: Ggia, via Wikimedia Commons     Introduction   The 1951 Refugee Convention is a pivotal document in international refugee protection, outlining the rights of asylum seekers and the responsibilities of states. Central to this convention is Article 31(1), which addresses the non-penalization of refugees for … Read more

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