{"product_id":"the-hague-legal-capital-of-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Hague - Legal Capital of the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter J. Van Krieken\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eDavid McKay\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith Forewords by Bernard Bot, Minister of Foreign Affairs of The Netherlands; Wim Deetman, Mayor of The Hague; and Hans Corell, Former Legal Counsel of the United Nations and Former Judge of Appeal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormer United Nations Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali was the first to call The Hague the 'legal capital of the world'. Now, Peter van Krieken and David McKay in \u003ci\u003eThe Hague: Legal Capital of the World\u003c\/i\u003e examine the city that hosts the world's main legal bodies. The book discusses the International Court of Justice (the 'World Court'), the International Criminal Court, the Yugoslavia Tribunal and the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, to name a few.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the book renowned experts offer clear expositions and incisive analysis, supported by fact sheets and key documents. Alongside the cases that make the headlines, the reader will discover lesser-known but surprisingly influential organizations, such as the Permanent Court of Arbitration and the Hague Conference on Private International Law. A rich introductory section adds historical context and legal essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecific to this book: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA testament to the vital important of the rule of law and the special role The Hague plays in promoting peace and justice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn indispensible addition for those interested in knowing more about international law, international organizations, arms control or dispute settlement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn excellent reference work that will be of interest to academics, practitioners and students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 569\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.49 x 9.59 x 6.61 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 24, 2005\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51755336991008,"sku":"9789067041850","price":89.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ed82e162924bdce8a76cd9dfce26d774.webp?v=1780056018","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-hague-legal-capital-of-the-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}