Implications of Brexit for the European Convention on Human Rights
Brexit has no formal or immediate implications for the UK’s obligations under the ECHR, nevertheless, there may be some subtly negative consequences.
Reassessing the European Convention on Human Rights in the Context of Brexit
The decisions of the ECHR have enhanced Britain’s democratic institutions and improved the quality of everyday life for those within the jurisdiction.
Reassessing the European Convention on Human Rights in the Light of Brexit
But even if in the eyes of its advocates Brexit goes well, it is only a matter of time until the ECtHR hands down a judgment against the UK that will be controversial.
Brexit and the Future of the European Convention on Human Rights
As the Brexit negotiations unfold it is important to keep up pressure on the UK Government to permanently drop the ambition of seeking Britain’s withdrawal from the ECHR.
The Syria Mechanism: Bridge to Prosecutions or Evidentiary Limbo?
While an important addition to the international justice landscape, if unsuccessful the Syria Mechanism may create a limbo in which evidence sits unused and ignored.
Human Rights and Democracy: An Incompatible or Complementary Relationship?
This essay traverses tensions between human rights and democracy stemming from their incompatible basic values, modes of application and types of politics they foster.
Is Humanitarian Aid Politicized?
Humanitarian aid is a political act. Yet, beyond politics and policies, humanitarian aid struggles to reflect the principles and practices underpinning good governance.
Interview – Juliet Sorensen
Juliet Sorensen discusses the ‘opioid epidemic’, explains the limitations that international law has in tackling the problem, and argues for criminal justice reform,
Protecting People
The world is more likely to respond to human protection crises today than it once was, but as Syria shows we are nowhere close to solving the problem of human insecurity.
Interview – Gilles Carbonnier
Gilles Carbonnier outlines his approach to humanitarian economics, reflects on recent changes in the humanitarian sector, and encourages interdisciplinary collaboration.
