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Hybrid Courts in International Criminal Law: How International and Domestic Justice Are Combined
Hybrid courts combine national and international elements to prosecute serious crimes, but they do not follow a single legal model. This article examines the Special Court for Sierra Leone, Cambodia’s Extraordinary Chambers, the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic, and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers, comparing their legal foundations, jurisdiction, judicial structures, and institutional limits.
UNCLOS Compulsory Conciliation: Procedure and Legal Effect
UNCLOS compulsory conciliation allows states to initiate settlement proceedings in certain maritime disputes without the other party’s consent to that particular proceeding. This article examines when the procedure applies, how commissions operate under Annex V, and why their recommendations are non-binding. It also considers the Timor Sea conciliation between Timor-Leste and Australia.
How Is the UN Secretary-General Selected? Article 97, the Security Council Veto and the General Assembly
How is the UN Secretary-General selected, and why can one permanent Security Council member block a candidate? This article explains the appointment procedure under Article 97 of the UN Charter, including nominations, straw polls, the General Assembly’s authority, the disputed 1950 precedent, and reforms shaping the 2026 selection process.
EU KIDS Act Explained: Social Media Age Limits and Children's Rights
The proposed EU KIDS Act would restrict independent social media accounts for children under 15 and introduce safeguards for minors across digital services. This article explains the age limits, parental controls, privacy protections, AI chatbot rules, and how the proposal would interact with existing EU law.
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