The COSAS 4 Prosecution and the Direct Application of Customary International Law in South Africa – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The COSAS 4 Prosecution and the Direct Application of Customary International Law in South Africa – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

On 14 April 2025, the High Court in South Africa handed down judgment in a challenge by two accused to charges brought against them by South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The charges concern an attack on 15 February 1982 by the South African Police on the COSAS 4—Eustice Madikela, Peter Matabane, Fanyana Nhlapo and … Read more

What President Trump’s “Reciprocal” Tariffs Mean for International (Trade) Law – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The COSAS 4 Prosecution and the Direct Application of Customary International Law in South Africa – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

When US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of “reciprocal” tariffs on virtually the entire globe on April 2nd, many observers felt that they were witnessing a historic event—the “end of globalization as we know it”, the starting shot to an economic calamity on the scale of the Covid-19 pandemic or, as the prime minister … Read more

Greenland’s Application for Membership to the International Football Community – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The COSAS 4 Prosecution and the Direct Application of Customary International Law in South Africa – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Before President Trump began using the world’s largest island nation as a political football, even going so far as to threaten annexation, Greenlanders have long desired autonomy – including in the world of sport. The Football Association of Greenland (KAK), founded in 1971, represents and governs the sport in the country. As an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark, yet geographically located in North America, Greenland has developed its own distinct football identity. The game is the most popular national sport throughout the country. Due to the harsh climate and vast distances for club teams, the Greenlandic Football Championship is unique, operating in only one location during the course of a week. Due to Greenland’s recent application for membership to the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (Concacaf), this post explores Greenland’s ambition to become an independent nation in the world of football.

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CfP European Yearbook of Constitutional Law; Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism & the Rule of Law Summer Programme; Accountability for International Crimes Conference; Unilateral Sanctions Summer School; Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice Conference – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The COSAS 4 Prosecution and the Direct Application of Customary International Law in South Africa – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

1, Call for Papers: The European Yearbook of Constitutional Law. The European Yearbook of Constitutional Law (EYCL) is inviting scholars from around the world to submit proposals for its 2026 issue on “Social Rights and Constitutional Justice”. The deadline for proposals is 1 June 2025.

2. Advanced Summer Programme: Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and the Rule of Law. From 25 – 29 August 2025, the T.M.C. Asser Instituut in cooperation with the International Centre for Counter-Terrorism (ICCT), will host in The Hague the 15th anniversary edition of the Advanced Summer Programme on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and the Rule of Law. This programme offers an in-depth look at the challenges associated with understanding and addressing the root causes of extremism and terrorism and the difficulties when adopting and implementing counter-extremism and terrorism measures while ensuring respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Additionally, it provides the opportunity to get familiar with current and emerging threats in countering terrorism and (violent) extremism, such as online radicalisation, the use of AI, and disinformation. For more information and registration see here.

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what if gender-based categorization became the exception in international competitions? – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

The COSAS 4 Prosecution and the Direct Application of Customary International Law in South Africa – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

Having just been appointed to the highest office in world sport on March 20, Kirsty Coventry is expected to address many issues: the organization of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, the choice of venue for the 2036 Olympic Games, questions about the evolution of the Winter Olympic Games in light of the climate … Read more