Law & Justice
New Book Tackles Challenges of Transnational Progressivism
April 11, 2012
In a recent review, John Fonte explains the importance of the new book, Taming Globalization: International Law, the U.S. Constitution, and the New World Order.European Court of Human Rights Approves Extradition of Terror Suspects
April 11, 2012
In the face of significant criticism about the increased tendency of the European Court of Human Rights ("ECHR") to interfere with domestic sovereignty, the ECHR has decided that the UK's extradition of terror suspects to the United States for trial and possible detention in "supermax" prisons would not violate the detainees' human rights, as the amenities provided to the detainees (i.e., television, newspapers, hobby and craft items) would exceed those usually provided in European prisons.EU Officials Work to Preserve Europe's Economic and Social "Model"
April 11, 2012
In the face of severe questions regarding the sustainability of Europe's economic and social model, the President of the European Economic and Social Committee ("EESC"), President of the European Parliament, and EESC members debated steps that can be taken to exit the current financial crisis, regenerate citizens' trust and confidence in EU institutions, and defend the European economic and social model.UN Official Provides Opinion on Trayvon Martin Case
April 11, 2012
Weighing in on the shooting death of Florida youth Trayvon Martin prior to the conclusion of a special state prosecutor's investigation, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, said that she "will be awaiting an investigation and prosecution and trial and of course reparations for the victims concerned."Election Monitoring Body Launches Global Observer Principles
April 11, 2012
At a UN-sponsored ceremony last week, the Global Network of Domestic Elections Monitors launched the Declaration of Global Principles for Nonpartisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organizations, a set of standards that sets forth the basis and rational for citizen action to monitor and promote the integrity of elections.UN Looking at Domestic Courts As Means to Carry Out Green Agenda
April 4, 2012
The UN's World Congress on Justice, Governance and Law for Environmental Sustainability, to be held June 17-20, will bring together Chief Justices, senior judges, attorneys general, public prosecutors, compliance and enforcement officers, national auditors, and legislators from across the world to discuss the role of courts in bringing about a global green economy.World Bank to Promote Global Governance
April 4, 2012
One of the six pillars of the World Bank's new strategy on governance and anti-corruption is the promotion of global governance.European Leaders Adopt "Green" Economic Policies
April 2, 2012
At the closing of the recent session of the European Summit of Regions and Cities, mayors and Presidents of regions from all EU Member States signed the Copenhagen Declaration, which sets out sustainable development goals for European cities.UNGA Pursues Economic Global Governance
March 28, 2012
The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution that, among other things, asks the Secretary-General to submit an analytical report focusing on global economic governance and development and providing concrete recommendations for strengthening and improving the UN's role in that system.European Court of Human Rights Decides Controversial Marriage Case
March 28, 2012
In Gas and Dubois v. France, the Strasbourg-based court ruled that the European Convention on Human Rights does not require member states' governments to grant same-sex couples access to marriage.A JOINT PROGRAM OF
