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Tag Archives: international public law
The Sad Future of Catalonia
In some conflicts, you don’t need to pick a side. Because sometimes, both sides are wrong. Between the Catalan and the Spanish governments, it’s impossible to keep tabs on who has committed more grave mistakes. Even for supporters of self-determination, … Continue reading
Posted in Europe, Greece, Language, Macedonia, Politics, Spain
Tagged Catalonia, international law, international public law, referendum
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The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
This is something for my fellow international public law nerds. Q: When does the Vienna Convention of Consular Relations make front-page headlines? A: When there is a petty argument between Bolivia and Chile about the flag in front of the … Continue reading
Posted in Bolivia, Chile, Law, Media, Politics
Tagged Antofagasta, Evo Morales, international law, international public law
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“The Case of the Pope” by Geoffrey Robertson is a flawed case.
This week I attended a lecture at LSE by Geoffrey Robertson who was introducing his new book “The Case of the Pope: Vatican Accountability for Human Rights Abuse”, conveniently published just days before the Pope’s visit to Britain. Mr Robertson … Continue reading
Posted in Law, Politics
Tagged Benedict XVI, Catholic church, child abuse, Holy See, international law, international public law, jurisdiction, Pope, priest, statehood, Vatican
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