A Critique of the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Rwanda: A Tale of Half Victories and Open Questions

Aanjneya Tandon[1] 1. Introduction The Supreme Court recently upheld the Court of Appeal’s (CoA) majority verdict in AAA (Syria) and Others (the Rwandacase) providing much needed respite to potential refugees across the country. While the judgments certainly deserve the nods of approval from the human rights community, this article argues that the decision is a… More A Critique of the Supreme Court’s Judgment in Rwanda: A Tale of Half Victories and Open Questions

The role of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the release of hostages in the Hamas-Israel conflict and prisoners of war in the Ukraine-Russia war*

  Jagoda Julia Sekular* Introduction The purpose of this article is to discuss the legal basis in International Humanitarian Law (IHL) for the International Committee of the Red Cross’ (ICRC) role in the release of hostages by Hamas in October and November 2023. Although the ICRC has clarified its role in its mission statement, the… More The role of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the release of hostages in the Hamas-Israel conflict and prisoners of war in the Ukraine-Russia war*

When ‘Tweets’ Turn into Contracts: Examining Elon Musk’s Tweet in Light of UK Contract Law

Malak Sheth and Vasu Taneja[1] 1. Introduction The advent of the internet and social media has revolutionised the way people communicate and conduct their business. This shift has prompted inquiries into how traditional rules of contract law, specifically those governing offer and acceptance, apply to interactions on these online platforms. The focus here is on… More When ‘Tweets’ Turn into Contracts: Examining Elon Musk’s Tweet in Light of UK Contract Law

Arbitration and Ar-byte-ration: Data Analytics for Arbitrator Selection in International Commercial Arbitration

Mauro Fragale and Valentina Grilli[1] 1. Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that, by utilising machine learning, neural networks, and data analysis, are capable of performing tasks that would normally require human intelligence. AI has advanced to the point where it can be used to autonomously resolve many day-to-day legal… More Arbitration and Ar-byte-ration: Data Analytics for Arbitrator Selection in International Commercial Arbitration

Artificial Intelligence And Content Creation: The Copyright Conundrum

Arushi Dubey[1] 1. Introduction Imagine a scenario where a novice without expertise in music composing uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to create music, uploads the AI-generated musical tune on social media platforms and the tune becomes viral overnight. Who in this scenario will be the owner of that music: the novice who gave an appropriate… More Artificial Intelligence And Content Creation: The Copyright Conundrum

Vindicating Individual Rights by Reformulating the Test on Legitimate Expectations

Iseult O’Callaghan[1]   1. Introduction  In the leading UK authority on the law of legitimate expectations, R v North and East Devon Health Authority, ex p Coughlan,[2] Lord Woolf MR established that the court will enforce a lawful promise or practice which has induced a legitimate expectation of a benefit if the ‘requirement of fairness’ outweighs… More Vindicating Individual Rights by Reformulating the Test on Legitimate Expectations

Legal Dilemma: Regulatory Offences Finding its Position in Criminal Law

Prerna Deep[1]  1. Introduction Regulatory offences are illegal wrongdoings because of breaches of a legal framework; they might not be inherently wrong. In general, they are focused on deterring harm to the public and not a private individual.[2] The term ‘Regulatory Offences’ is often used for certain offences in English and Welsh criminal law that are… More Legal Dilemma: Regulatory Offences Finding its Position in Criminal Law

The World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement System Is Not Equally Available To All Member States

Avtandil Sofromadze[1] 1. Introduction Resolving trade disputes is one of the main tasks of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Since its inception in 1994, some 614 disputes have tested the WTO’s Understanding on Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes (DSU). Over 350 rules have been made by ad hoc panels appointed specifically to… More The World Trade Organization’s Dispute Settlement System Is Not Equally Available To All Member States

The Rise of a New Freedom of Expression Paradigm in the Algorithmic Society? Comparing the US and the EU Approaches

Tzu-Chiang (Leo) Huang[1] 1. Introduction On 31 May 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld a district court ruling blocking a Texas social media law (HB20) from taking effect in NetChoice, LLC v Paxton. The contentious Texas law, prompted by conservative complaints aiming to free social media users from “Silicon Valley censorship”,… More The Rise of a New Freedom of Expression Paradigm in the Algorithmic Society? Comparing the US and the EU Approaches

Pilfering The Pinions Of Nascent Innovation: Examining Killer Acquisitions Through An International Competition Law Perspective

Bhargavi G Iyer[1] and Ojaswi Bhagat[2] Abstract The present article is an analysis of the legal framework for killer acquisitions and the protection of nascent enterprises through the international competition law perspective. In the present article, the authors also seek to examine the potential of bolstering the international competition law regime in order to make… More Pilfering The Pinions Of Nascent Innovation: Examining Killer Acquisitions Through An International Competition Law Perspective