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Book Review: Private International Law Problems in Common Law Jurisdictions, by Peter North. (Martinus Nijhoff, 1993)

Book Review: <i>Private International Law Problems in Common Law Jurisdictions</i>, by Peter North. (Martinus Nijhoff, 1993)

Private International Law Problems in Common Law Jurisdictions by Prof. Peter North

This book reproduces the General Course of Lectures on Private International Law given by the author in 1990 at the Hague Academy of International Law. The opportunity has been taken to expand the lectures to take into account developments subsequent to their delivery, but without seeking to change the tenor of the original lectures. The essays, as the title indicates, focus on the development and reform of conflict issues in common law jurisdictions and steer clear of the US jurisdiction with its distinctive concepts. As anyone with the slightest interest in private international law will appreciate, these essays have been penned by one of the foremost authorities in the field. The essays range over much of the substantial topography of the subject, but it is likely that only chapters V and VI, dealing respectively with contract and tort, will be of particular interest to readers of this journal, although the discussion in chapter I of the increasingly slippery concept of ‘domicile’ may also attract interest.

The ‘International Immunities Case’

The case put before the teams this year, entitled the ‘International Immunities Case’, combines problems of general international law, such as interim measures and reparation, with legal problems related to jurisdictional immunities. Especially this year the writer of the case succeeded in designing a very up to date assignment, intended to test the students' knowledge, creativity and powers of persuasion.

Relations with other institutions in the realm of international humanitarian law

The ICRC kept in close touch with the International Institute of Humanitarian Law in San Remo, Italy, and, as in previous years, helped in the preparation and running of several courses and seminars organized by the Institute. Thus, it was closely involved in the 15th Round Table on current problems of international humanitarian law (4–8 September 1990) which brought together over 150 people representing governments, the academic world, international organizations and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The meeting examined specific means of improving respect for international humanitarian law and discussed topics such as:the contents and scope of the obligation to ensure respect for the law (Article 1 common to the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Protocol I of 1977);the role of the future International Fact-Finding Commission (Article 90 of Protocol I);the usefulness of a system of periodic reports on the application of international humanitarian law;the role of the United Nations in implementing that body of law.

15th Round Table on current problems of international humanitarian law

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The New Private International Law of Turkey

Turkish private international law is regulated by the Statute Regarding International Private Law and Procedure which was enacted on 20 May 1982 and became effective on 22 November 1982. This law repealed the former Temporary Law on Rights and Duties of Foreigners in Ottoman Lands of 23 February 1330 (1915) (hereinafter ''Temporary Law'), which, although intended as a temporary law when enacted during the Ottoman period, was effective until 1982.As the title indicates, the new statute regulates the substantive and procedural aspects of Turkish private international law. It has 48 Articles and is divided into two parts. Part 1, Section 1 of the Statute contains general provisions in Articles 1 to 7, and, in Section 2. Articles 8 to 26. conflict of law rules. Part 2, in Articles 27 to 45, is devoted to matters of international procedural law such as the jurisdiction of Turkish courts, and the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitration awards. Articles 46 to 48 deal with the repeal of the ''Temporary Law', as well as with the new Statute's effective date and enforcement.The Statute does not claim complete coverage of international private law matters. When compared to the previous ''Temporary Law' it is rather long and inclusive; but it is not as detailed as, for example, the new Swiss Statute on private international law and it does not cover all the main issues likely to arise, as under the 'Temporary Law' one must look to other provisions of Turkish law for rules relating to some problems. For example, the choice of law rules for negotiable instruments are found in the Commercial Code. Other problems are simply not regulated by the Statute and the Turkish Codes. Solutions to such matters will be developed by court decisions and doctrinal writings.The provisions of international agreements to which the Turkish Republic is a party are not affected by the new Statute. Turkey is a signatory to a considerable number of international agreements dealing with problems of private international law. Most of these international agreements are of European origin and are already in force in Turkey. Some provisions of these agreements are also applicable to nationals of non-signatory countries. As a result some provisions of the Statute are not applicable at all; others are in effect only against the nationals of those countries which are not signatories of international agreements.

Contemporary Problems of International Law: Essays in Honour of Georg Schwarzenberger on his Eightieth Birthday; Bin Cheng and E.D. Brown (eds.); London, Stevens &amp; Sons Limited, 1988; ISBN 0-420-47920-1; £ 32.00; 26 + 371 pp. On the occasion of Professor Georg Schwarzenberger's eightieth birthday, twenty friends and colleagues, all outstanding experts in public and private international law and international relations,

Contemporary Problems of International Law: Essays in Honour of Georg Schwarzenberger on his Eightieth Birthday; Bin Cheng and E.D. Brown (eds.); London, Stevens &amp; Sons Limited, 1988; ISBN 0-420-47920-1; £ 32.00; 26 + 371 pp. <i>On the occasion of Professor Georg Schwarzenberger's eightieth birthday, twenty friends and colleagues, all outstanding experts in public and private international law and international relations,

Book reviews: The Islamic World

The Palestine Problem in International Law and World Order. W Thomas Mallison and Sally V Mallison London: Longman. 1986. 564pp. £36.00hb Prisoners of God: The Modern‐Day Conflict of Arab and Jew. David Smith. London: Quartet. 1987. 243pp. £12.95hb Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land. David K Shipler. London: Bloomsbury. 1987. 562pp. £17.95hb Tunisia: Crossroads of the Islamic and European Worlds. Kenneth J Perkins. Boulder, Colorado: Westview/London: Croom Helm. 1986. 192pp. n/p. Habib Bourguiba, Islam and the Creation of Tunisia. Norma Salem. London: Croom Helm. 1986. 270pp. £19.95hb Iraqi Politics 1921–41: The Interaction between Domestic Politics and Foreign Policy. Ahmad Abdul Razzaq Shikara London: LAAM. 1987. 227pp. £11.95pb Iraq since 1958: From Revolution to Dictatorship. Marion Farouk‐Sluglett and Peter Sluglett. London: Routledge and Kegan Paul. 1987. 332pp. £29.95hb Iraq, the Gulf States and the War: A Changing Relationship 1980–1986 and Beyond. Gerd Nonneman. London: Ithaca Press...

In Pursuit of Justice: The Palestine Problem in International Law and World Order, by W. Thomas Mallison and Sally V. Mallison

(1987). In Pursuit of Justice: The Palestine Problem in International Law and World Order, by W. Thomas Mallison and Sally V. Mallison. Journal of Palestine Studies: Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 131-134.

In Pursuit of Justice: The Palestine Problem in International Law and World Order. . W. Thomas Mallison, Sally V. Mallison.

In Pursuit of Justice: The Palestine Problem in International Law and World Order. . W. Thomas Mallison, Sally V. Mallison.

Thesaurus Acroasium of the Institute of Public International Law and International Relations of Thessaloniki. Vol. IV: Modern Problems of International Law and the Philosophy of Law, Miscellanea in honour of Professor D. S. Constantopoulos

Journal Article Thesaurus Acroasium of the Institute of Public International Law and International Relations of Thessaloniki . Vol. IV: Modern Problems of International Law and the Philosophy of Law, Miscellanea in honour of Professor D. S. Constantopoulos Get access Friedl Weiss Friedl Weiss Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar British Yearbook of International Law, Volume 52, Issue 1, 1981, Pages 287–289, https://doi.org/10.1093/bybil/52.1.287-a Published: 01 November 1982

Reservations to Multilateral Treaties: A Macroscopic View of State Practice

Many vexing, complicated, and important problems of international law relate in some way to reservations to multilateral treaties. No doubt, the right of states to make reservations to multilateral treaties is important to the functioning of an international legal system, a major component of which is multilateral treaties. As Edwin Hoyt pointed out two decades ago, the unanimity rule has given way to a much more flexible standard which permits reservations under many circumstances. Thus, the position adopted here is that many important questions should be asked about when and how reservations are used and what their aggregate impact has been. This approach contrasts with most others which concentrate on the legality of reservations. Reservations to multilateral treaties are a fact of life that can be evaluated and analyzed.

The Australian Year Book of International Law. Volume 6. A survey of current problems of Public and Private International Law with a section of Australian Practice in International Law for the years 1974 and 1975. Edited by D. W. Greig. (Canberra: Australian National University, 1978. Pp. xxiii, 389. Index. $A25.)

The Australian Year Book of International Law. Volume 6. A survey of current problems of Public and Private International Law with a section of Australian Practice in International Law for the years 1974 and 1975. Edited by D. W. Greig. (Canberra: Australian National University, 1978. Pp. xxiii, 389. Index. $A25.)

Current Problems of International Law. Edited by Antonio Cassese. Milan: Giuffre, 1975. xviii+375 pp. 9,000 lire

Current Problems of International Law . Edited by Antonio Cassese. Milan: Giuffré, 1975. xviii+375 pp. 9,000 lire Get access Michael Akehurst Michael Akehurst Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar British Yearbook of International Law, Volume 49, Issue 1, 1978, Pages 232–233, https://doi.org/10.1093/bybil/49.1.232 Published: 01 November 1979

Emerging Problems in International Law

Emerging Problems in International Law

Malacca Strait, KRA Canal, and International Navigation

Pacific ViewpointVolume 19, Issue 1 p. 65-74 ArticleFree Access Malacca Strait, KRA Canal, and International Navigation Lee Yong Leng, Lee Yong LengSearch for more papers by this author Lee Yong Leng, Lee Yong LengSearch for more papers by this author First published: 01 May 1978 https://doi.org/10.1111/apv.191004Citations: 1AboutSectionsPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat References 1Das, K., 1977, “ Tankers face strict rules in Straits”, Far Eastern Economic Review, March 18. 2Das, C. V., and Pradhan, V. P., 1973, Some International Law Problems Regarding the Straits of Malacca, ¡SEAS, Field Report Series, 5, April. 3Green, L. C., 1959, International Law through the Cases, 2nd ed. 4Low, P., and Yeung Yue-man, 1973, The Proposed Kra Canal: A Critical Evaluation and its impact on Singapore, ISEAS, Field Report Series, 2, February. 5Ong, Kim Siong, 1954, The Isthmus of Kra (1843-1866) : A Study of the Early Kra Canal and Railway Projects, Academic Exercise, History Department, University of Singapore. 6Prescott, J. V. R., 1975, The Political Geography of the Oceans, Newton Abbot. Citing Literature Volume19, Issue1May 1978Pages 65-74 ReferencesRelatedInformation

Third Round Table on current problems of international humanitarian law

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Current Problems of International Law. Essays on U.N. Law and the Law of Armed Conflict. Edited by Antonio Cassese. Milan: Dott. A. Giuffrè, 1975. Pp. xvii, 375. L.9,000.

Current Problems of International Law. Essays on U.N. Law and the Law of Armed Conflict. Edited by Antonio Cassese. Milan: Dott. A. Giuffrè, 1975. Pp. xvii, 375. L.9,000.

Majid Khadduri, ed., Major Middle Eastern Problems in International Law (Washington, D.C., American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1972). Pp. 139. Bibliography, maps.

Majid Khadduri, ed., Major Middle Eastern Problems in International Law (Washington, D.C., American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research, 1972). Pp. 139. Bibliography, maps.

Victors' Justice: The Tokyo War Crimes Trial

*Frontmatter, pg. i*Table of Contents, pg. vii*Preface, pg. ix*I. Introduction, pg. 1*II. The Tokyo Trial, pg. 20*III. Problems of International Law, pg. 34*IV. Problems of Legal Process, pg. 74*V. Problems of History, pg. 125*VI. After the Trial, pg. 160*Appendices, pg. 181*Bibliographical Note, pg. 213*Index, pg. 217