International Organizations and the Law

1. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 978-0-8153-7530-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 308 Seiten, Format (B × H): 254 mm x 181 mm, Gewicht: 662 g

Delving into the law and meaning of international organizations, this book addresses the laws relating to international organizations, their undertakings, and the ways in which specific international organizations function and interact with one another.

Assuming little background knowledge of international law, the book brings together key issues in international law and the history of international organizations in a cohesive manner, providing readers with a clear understanding of international organizations' law in context. It addresses topics such as:

- organization functions and structure

- membership and membership powers

- the rights of international organizations

- dispute settlement in international organizations

- termination of an international organization

Written in an accessible and engaging way, this book is ideal reading for students new to the Law of International Organizations and as a reference for those active in fields impacted by international organizations.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Harrington, Alexandra, MD

Harrington, Alexandra R.

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Recht, Rechtswissenschaft Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1 Introduction

2 History, the United Nations Charter and Vienna Conventions

3 Membership and membership powers

4 Voting rights and allotments

5 Organization functions and structure

6 Punishment, suspension and expulsion of errant Member States

7 Diplomatic rights versus international organization rights

8 Headquarters agreements of international organizations

9 Promulgation of international instruments under the auspices of international organizations

10 Dispute settlement in international organizations

11 Termination of an international organization

12 The United Nations system

13 International criminal courts

14 Regional organizations

15 Trade, finance and banking organizations

16 Sector and industry-focused organizations

17 Military and policing organizations

18 Human rights organizations and bodies

19 Environmental organizations

20 Conclusion

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Alexandra R. Harrington is Lead Counsel for Peace, Justice and Accountability at the Centre for International Sustainable Development Law and an adjunct professor at Albany Law School.