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This book provides a uniquely clear and comprehensive statement of the law on nuclear weapons. It draws on the insight and input of a group of 15 experts from around the world and in so doing crafts an authoritative text that sets out not only the positions of a number of states but a carefully articulated guide to this complex area of law.Building upon the platform of Boothby and Heintschel von Heinegg’s earlier work, this book addresses in much greater depth and detail, and with the authority endowed by the team of experts, how international law deals with the possession and use of nuclear weapons, as well as the deterrence policies associated with them. It presents an in-depth exploration of the law, detailing its implications and providing practical guidance on challenging issues. The book examines sovereignty, the threat or use of force, the conduct of nuclear hostilities, neutrality, weapons law, and war crimes, considering the impact of recent events and trends.Key Features:Provides a clear and comprehensive statement of the law on nuclear weaponsDiscusses implications for nuclear command, control and communication policiesFeatures systematic coverage of the national doctrines of nuclear weapon StatesSets out 76 customary rules with commentary that articulate the scope of the fieldExplains non-proliferation and prohibition treaties and compares their approachesDocuments the conflicting views of nuclear deterrent States and prohibitionist States, as well as the judgement of the International Court of JusticeReflecting the complexities of nuclear weapons law in an objective and accessible manner, this book is an essential resource for legal practitioners in public international law and terrorism and security law, as well as government and military decision makers, nuclear policymakers, think tanks, and NGOs.

In this timely book, William Boothby evaluates how existing legal principles and rules apply to various emerging brain technologies. In particular, he explores the legal and ethical implications of the use of such technologies in the context of warfare.The book sets out the complex challenges posed by the use of brain-computer interfaces - an innovation which enables both the monitoring and influencing of innermost brain activity, including the use of thought-controlled weapons - and the use of artificial brains in warfare, highlighting how the rapid advancement of science necessitates clear legal boundaries. Key questions addressed include the legal acceptability of direct brain-to-brain human interaction, the repercussions of enhancing soldiers’ brains and the types of devices prohibited for use on adversaries, as well as broader issues of identity, security and autonomy. Boothby identifies the positions taken by states and international bodies across the globe, mapping out future system projections and assessing their legal implications.The Law on Brain Technologies in Warfare is an essential read for developers, producers, manufacturers and suppliers of brain technologies, as well as practitioners who provide legal advice to the military and governments. It will also be an important reference point for scholars in the fields of military law, humanitarian law, technology law and international law. It is also a crucial resource for those involved in the policy development and application of brain technologies in military and security contexts.

This authoritative guide to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea provides a timely assessment of its activities over the past two decades. P. Chandrasekhara Rao and Philippe Gautier’s comprehensive book delivers a detailed and extensive analysis of the Tribunal’s jurisdiction, the procedural rules governing cases before it, and its contribution to the development of the law of the sea. Through a thorough examination of the Tribunal’s judicial practice, as well as referencing primary sources such as treaties and statutes, the authors demonstrate that the Tribunal has fulfilled the role entrusted to it by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Utilising a practice-orientated approach, this methodical analysis reveals that the Tribunal has successfully developed its own working methods in handling cases, whilst establishing itself as a judicial institution with the ability to discharge its functions efficiently and cost-effectively, and most importantly, determines that its jurisprudence has contributed to the development of a coherent and progressive interpretation of the law of the sea. Perceptive and meticulous, this book will be an invaluable resource for legal practitioners, as well as for academics, students and researchers interested in the functioning and achievements of the Tribunal.

This book presents a detailed analysis of the different approaches and measures for implementing the requirements of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention on Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage (the Convention) and a practical interpretation of that treaty, based on the experience of States’ Parties and other primary actors. The book considers the interests of multiple stakeholders and takes account of how the Convention interacts with other international law regimes pertaining to both human rights and sustainable development.Key Features:Provides clear and concise information of the definition, scope and significance of intangible cultural heritageUtilises a wide-range of case studies to illustrate the application of the Convention on the ground.Considers the position of multiple stakeholders including national heritage organisations and non-state actorsOutlines practical strategies and solutions for protecting and promoting cultural heritage and looks ahead to potential future developments in this field.Easy to follow structure, mapping out the treaty’s provisions thematically and highlighting their practical applicationProviding accessible and focused analysis, this book will be essential reading for lawyers and practitioners involved in the protection of intangible cultural heritage from both governmental and non-governmental institutions. The book will also be a valuable resource to academics and researchers working across various disciplines including law, heritage, and anthropology.