Direct Effect, Supremacy and State Liability - A Comparison between EC Law and the EEA Agreement

The aim of the paper is to discuss some of the basic elements of the legal system in EC law in comparison with the EEA Agreement. The conclusions will have special reference to Icelandic law. The reason for this approach is that the EEA Agreement is closely linked with EC law. Therefore it is necessary to begin approaching the basic rules within the EC in order to better understand the EEA system

The Big Ones of Music Industry: Copyright and Human Rights Aspects of Music Business

The Corporation in the XXI Century: Developing a human rights framework toward corporate responsibility

The Right To Freedom of Association of Employees: A Comparative Analysis of International Standards And Pertinent Laws In Ethiopia

Inequity of Harmonisation: TRIPS & Geographical Indications

Why has there been a spate of debate and discussion on the matter pertaining to protection of names such as Champagne, Havana, Tequila, Basmati, and Darjeeling etc.? What are geographical indications and why does any dialogue at the international level on the issue result in a political and legal dead end? The aim of this research paper has not only been to follow these debates but also to analyse

THE TRIPS AGREEMENT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES: A CRITIQUE

Corruption and Human Rights Violations

In the second chapter there is a description of corruption today. First I will provide a definition of corruption. Many definitions exist, but the common criteria in these definitions are abuse of power for private gain to the detriment of public interest. After explaining the theoretical definition I will describe corruption in practice through providing different forms of corruption. Public sect

European Conventions on Human Rights and the Prevention of Torture. Issues of Interaction.

The text brings together the ECtHR and the CPT that are different, but key components of the system of combating torture on the European continent. On the basis of analysis of the historical background of the issue it points out the distancing concept that was followed by the drafters of the ECPT in respect of the relationship of the ECtHR and the CPT. As a result, the latter is not bound by the c

The Right to Liberty and Pre-trial Detention: A Comparative Study on International Human Rights Standards and Chinese Law and Practice

Exclusion from refugee status - What is a fair procedure?

The refugee status determination procedure involves complex issues of both law and fact. The process becomes even more complicated when facts arise that give indications on the possible applicability of article 1.F of the Refugee Convention. In this case the decision-maker has to decide on the one hand if the applicant qualifies for refugee status and on the other hand if there are serious reasons

The effect of EU enlargement on Intellectual Property with the emphasis on Industrial Property

Same-Sex Couples in the European Union: Citizenship, Movement and Residence

Copyright in The Digital Age from The Human Rights Perspective

The Corporation in The XXI Century: Developing a human rights framework toward corporate responsibility

Patent Litigation and the Brussels Regulation

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If Right, Fight It Right- Ending the Beginning of War

The missing link, a fresh look upon the future of the internal rule: time to end the confusion?

Citizenship of the European Commonwealth

Locus Standi - Knocking on Heavens Door

This thesis will clarify the notion of individual concern and its use by the ECJ, through an analysis of case law and a Lockean analysis of the EU. The thesis takes it outset in the case law of the ECJ and will show, through a thorough analysis of a selected part of the case law, that this is inconsistent and unstable, leaving individuals with legal uncertainty and little hope of accessing the CFI