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Two steps backward and one step forward: the cautionary tale of Bank Mellat (No 1) (2014)
Journal Article
Sargeant, C. (2014). Two steps backward and one step forward: the cautionary tale of Bank Mellat (No 1). Cambridge Journal of International and Comparative Law, 3(1), 111-123. https://doi.org/10.7574/cjicl.03.01.184

This paper considers the recent decision of the UK Supreme Court in Bank Mellat (No 1). It argues that whilst the initial decision to enter into a CMP was unjustified, the conditions imposed on its use will ultimately mean that the legacy of the deci... Read More about Two steps backward and one step forward: the cautionary tale of Bank Mellat (No 1).

Holding non-state actors to account for constitutional economic and social rights violations: experiences and lessons from South Africa and Ireland (2014)
Journal Article
Nolan, A. (in press). Holding non-state actors to account for constitutional economic and social rights violations: experiences and lessons from South Africa and Ireland. International Journal of Constitutional Law, 12(1), https://doi.org/10.1093/icon/mot066

The horizontal application of human rights to non-state actors (NSA) is an evolving and contested legal area both comparatively and at the international level. In light of this, the article discusses mechanisms by which NSA who violate constitutional... Read More about Holding non-state actors to account for constitutional economic and social rights violations: experiences and lessons from South Africa and Ireland.

Taking wishes and feelings seriously: the views of people lacking capacity in Court of Protection decision-making (2014)
Journal Article

The Mental Capacity Act requires that where a person (P) lacks capacity to make a decision her wishes and feelings be taken into account when deciding what is in her best interests. This article considers how the Court of Protection evaluates evidenc... Read More about Taking wishes and feelings seriously: the views of people lacking capacity in Court of Protection decision-making.

The end of application of international humanitarian law (2014)
Journal Article
Milanovic, M. (2014). The end of application of international humanitarian law. International Review of the Red Cross, 96(893), https://doi.org/10.1017/S181638311500003X

This article provides a systematic overview of the rules governing the end of application of international humanitarian law, or the law of armed conflict. It articulates the general principle that unless there is a good reason of text, principle or p... Read More about The end of application of international humanitarian law.

Lone wolf terrorism in Norway (2014)
Journal Article
Appleton, C. (2014). Lone wolf terrorism in Norway. International Journal of Human Rights, 18(2), 127-142. https://doi.org/10.1080/13642987.2014.889390

Anders Behring Breivik’s massacre of 77 people on 22 July 2011 sheds light once again on the dangers and potential dangers posed by ‘lone wolf’ or lone operator terrorist acts. As demonstrated on 22 July, the lone wolf operational model presents a nu... Read More about Lone wolf terrorism in Norway.

The European Neighbourhood Policy and the Democratic Values of the EU: A Legal Analysis (2014)
Book
GHAZARYAN, N. (2014). The European Neighbourhood Policy and the Democratic Values of the EU: A Legal Analysis. Oxford: Hart Publishing

This book offers a legal analysis of the European Neighbourhood Policy (the ENP) as it applies to developing relations with the EU's neighbours. It explores the legal aspects of this policy, including ENP competence matters, institutional arrangement... Read More about The European Neighbourhood Policy and the Democratic Values of the EU: A Legal Analysis.