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Russia was expelled from the Council of Europe (CoE) after 26 years following the invasion of Ukraine. This timely and in-depth analysis explores Russia's tumultuous relationship with the CoE/ECHR institutions. It examines Russia's membership record and the profound impacts of its expulsion for Europe's human rights system. The authors provide valuable insights for future policy to safeguard the integrity of international human rights institutions. The book fills an important gap in legal scholarship by exploring the legality and legitimacy of its membership and expulsion, and represents a key reference in understanding the challenge of protecting human rights in the face of rising authoritarianism.

Praise for previous editions of PUBLIC HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS: "Public Health Law: Power, Duty, Restraint does not disappoint. It presents not only a comprehensive overview of public health law but also a compelling case for why it is more vital than ever in our modern world."--Margaret Hamburg, former U.S. Commissioner of Food and Drugs "No one has done more to map the conceptual and practical issues that must be engaged to translate a vision of public health into workable principles and strategies. Since its first edition, Public Health Law has brought defining clarity and insight to the field. Lawrence Gostin and Lindsay Wiley together add to the texture, context, and guidance for securing the legal foundation of policies that will enhance our health futures."--J. Michael McGinnis, MD, MPP, and Senior Scholar at the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies

Considers the constitutional consequences of Brazil's determination to deal with corruption against the backdrop of its worst democratic crisis of the last 35 years.

Carve out your niche in the world of law Paralegals play a critical role in the legal process, assisting attorneys behind the scenes and ensuring that everything runs smoothly. With the help of Paralegal Career For Dummies, you, too, can enter this important line of work. Learn important legal concepts and must-have skills, and find tips on getting certified, finding a job, and thriving in law offices. Plus, you'll get access to forms, templates, and other online resources-just to make your new paralegal job that much easier. Inside ... Becoming a paralegalNavigating the legal systemConducting legal research, preparing documents, and interviewingWriting like a paralegalManaging a law officeJoining an association

Provides a comprehensive and historical examination of the New Haven School and it's ideas, and reconstructs how an American way of practising international law that was developed in the mid-twentieth century still characterizes the field today.

Forensic Document Examination in the 21st Century is designed as a resource for the forensic document examiners, and document examiner trainees, as a current, comprehensive reference for those who use forensic services as a means for improving the science behind the practice

Hanbury & Martin: Modern Equity provides an up-to-date and modern account of this challenging area of the law. This twenty-second edition of the long-standing work is the third edition under the present editors. The new edition contains rigorous analysis of the latest in case law and academic debate, with strengthened reference to other common law jurisdictions.

This book presents an analysis of climate change and agricultural laws in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa in order to determine whether they adequately addressed the concept of agricultural adaptation. It will be of interest to students and scholars of law, climate change, food and agriculture, sustainable development and African studies.

Forensic Science Handbooks, Third Edition has been fully updated and revised to include the latest developments in scientific testing, analysis, and interpretation of forensic evidence.

The WTO is facing an unprecedented crisis, one which threatens to critically erode its relevance and destabilize global trade. Petros C. Mavroidis's new book provides insight into current international trade, national security, and environmental challenges facing the global community. Arguing that the WTO's survival is crucial for rebuilding the trust of the global trading community, the book offers concrete proposals toward improving the function of the WTO and reigniting global collaboration.

The Big Steal uncovers the unusual confluence of ideological views and business interests behind the dilution of legal protections for inventors and artists under U.S. patent and copyright law. Concurrent with the rise of the digital economy, policymakers significantly weakened legal protections against the unauthorized use of technological inventions and creative works. Through an evidence-based analysis informed by the economics and politics of digital markets, Jonathan Barnett shows that this policy shift has advantaged digital intermediaries at the expense of the innovators and artists that drive the knowledge economy

This book pursues a critical perspective on the phenomenon of state violence and its legal unaccountability.

This book examines the evolution and current application of the political offence exception clause to extradition in Europe.