The Everyday Makers of International Law: From Great Halls to Back Rooms

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This book offers a unique insight into the inner workings of international courts and tribunals. Combining the rigour of the essay and the creativity of the novel, Tommaso Soave narrates the invisible practices and interactions that make up the dispute settlement process, from the filing of the initial complaint to the issuance of the final decision. At each step, the book unravels the myriad activities of the legal experts running the international judiciary – judges, arbitrators, agents, counsel, advisors, bureaucrats, and specialized academics – and reveals their pervasive power in the process. The cooperation and competition among these inner circles of professionals lie at the heart of international judicial decisions. By shedding light on these social dynamics, Soave takes the reader on a journey through the lives, ambitions, and preoccupations of the everyday makers of international law.
Original languageEnglish
PublisherCambridge University Press
Number of pages342
ISBN (Electronic)9781009248013
ISBN (Print)9781009248006
DOIs
StatePublished - 2022

Publication series

NameCambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law
Volume170

Keywords

  • international law
  • international adjudication
  • sociology of law
  • practice theory
  • ICJ
  • WTO
  • European Court of Human Rights
  • Inter-American Court of Human Rights
  • investment arbitration

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