Public Law · International Law

The international order in crisis?

President Trump’s proposed Board of Peace raises questions on the future of the United Nations and international order. What can historical developments of international law tell us about its future?

Norman Spruit • 18-06-2026

Public Law

The Need for an Anti-Corruption Fund

Proposals for an International Anti-Corruption Court do not yet include ways of achieving justice for victims of corruption. To remedy this shortcoming, an Anti-Corruption Fund needs to be established.

Alana Peters + 2 others • 06-06-2024

Public Law

Does the Secretariat of the Arctic Council have an international legal personality?

International legal personality is a troubled concept in international law with regard to international organisations. Uncertainties arise regarding the status of entities, like the Secretariat of the Arctic Council.

Judith Melzer • 31-10-2023

Public Law

In for a penny, in for a pound? The (lack of) ICC funding for situations referred by the Security Council

The ICC continues to suffer widespread critique, notably regarding its costs. To alleviate pressure, the UN must adequately fund investigations where the Security Council refers situations.

Lianne Baars + 4 others • 20-04-2021

Public Law

Legal challenges attributing State responsibility for the effects of climate change on small island States

Small Island Developing States’ are particularly vulnerable to the impact of climate change. More legal clarity is needed to seek justice for these States’ inhabitants.

Diane Falez Omari • 30-01-2020

Public Law

Cyberattacks are rewriting the ‘rules’ of modern warfare – we aren’t prepared for the consequences

When Israeli Defence Forces bombed a building allegedly used by Hamas computer hackers, it marked the first time that kinetic force has been used in response to a cyberattack.

Mark Leiser • 24-05-2019

Public Law

Malala: ‘No-one should be excluded from education’

The Child Law Department wrote a scientific report called ‘ACCESS DENIED!’. This report is published in light of the 2013 International Children’s Peace Prize, awarded to Malala Yousafzai, advocator of the right to education.

Maryse Hazelzet • 01-10-2013

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The international order in crisis?

The Need for an Anti-Corruption Fund

Does the Secretariat of the Arctic Council have an international legal personality?

In for a penny, in for a pound? The (lack of) ICC funding for situations referred by the Security Council

Legal challenges attributing State responsibility for the effects of climate change on small island States

Cyberattacks are rewriting the ‘rules’ of modern warfare – we aren’t prepared for the consequences

Malala: ‘No-one should be excluded from education’