Author Description
The doctrine of state immunity bars national courts from adjudicating or enforcing claims against foreign states. This updated edition of this book provides a thorough analysis of the doctrine, explores high-profile cases, the UN Convention on the Jurisdictional Immunities of States, and provides comparative coverage of UK and US State practice.
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THE THESIS
This text investigates the legal doctrine of state immunity, which restricts national courts from adjudicating or enforcing claims against foreign sovereign states. Hazel Fox, a recognized authority in international law, utilizes a combination of statutory analysis, international treaty review, and comparative legal practice to evaluate how this doctrine functions within modern judicial systems. The work provides a structured framework for understanding the intersection of sovereign equality and the rule of law.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of the UN Convention on the Jurisdictional Immunities of States
- Comparative study of United Kingdom and United States state practice
- Examination of high-profile international litigation cases
- Legal interpretation of immunity exceptions and enforcement limitations
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive coverage of every national jurisdiction outside of the UK and US
- Focuses primarily on civil jurisdiction rather than criminal immunity for state officials
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a definitive reference for understanding the complexities of sovereign immunity in international courts. Experts highlight the text for its rigorous academic density and its precise application of case law to theoretical legal principles.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1900-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford Univ Pr
ISBN-10:
0192111116
ISBN-13:
9780192111111
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Law
International Law
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