On 12 July 2016, the Annex VII Tribunal on the South China Sea maritime dispute unanimously decided that there was no legal foundation under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea for China's nine-dash line and that China had supported activities infringing the Philipines' fishing and maritime rights.

The role of the laws of war remains central to issues of peace and justice in world politics. Combining legal, historical and policy expertise, the panel will consider what can be done in practical terms by governments, NGOs and individuals to build support for the laws of war and their effective implementation.

DFAT is delighted to host Michelle Jarvis, Principal Legal Counsel and Deputy Prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), for a roundtable discussion on the prosecution of conflict-related sexual violence at the ICTY. 

This workshop explores how we see customary international law and its evolution in today’s uncertain times.

On 24 January 2017, the UK Supreme Court decided that Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union could not be triggered by an exercise of prerogative power. Instead, an Act of Parliament is required.

In this lecture, Andrew McDonald will consider the story of the UK's Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority and reflect on its new Australian namesake. 

Join a group of 20-25 CIPL members at a monthly brown bag (BYO) lunch to hear short presentations by specialists on recent developments in international law, followed by general discussion.

David's thesis asks “Is the use of mercenaries in international armed conflict lawful under International Humanitarian Law?”

The political processes of most European countries today are dominated by one or more political parties. Political parties typically control two out of three branches of government: the legislative and the executive branch, leaving only the judiciary independent from their influence.

This doctoral research examines the nature and extent of coastal State jurisdiction over living resources in the exclusive economic zone under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

The possible interactions between treaty and custom are generally considered by reference to the well-established framework set out by the International Court of Justice in the North Sea Continental Shelf Cases of 1969; namely, the declaratory, crystallising and generating effects of a treaty (as for a resolution) on a customary rule.

This research seminar will examine whether a national law, similar to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), could be enacted in Australia. The ICWA was passed in response to the long history of government removals of Indian children from their families and tribes

Water is key to the existence of life. From the nourishment of our physical selves, to sanitation, health, agriculture, and energy production our existence and way of life depends upon access to adequate and reliable supplies of fresh-water.

At the post-war Tokyo Tribunal, the Allied powers charged Japanese leaders with waging aggressive war, and committing war crimes against prisoners-ofwar and civilians. 

International law increasingly faces a complex future. New challenges are constantly arising for the international community, often driven by technological developments. At the same time, existing challenges continue but manifest in new ways.

In this talk Professor Seuffert (University of Wollongong) will address issues for refugees who are sexual minorities in Australia’s detention centres in the broader context of International Law and Australia's refugee law and policy. She will also touch on a current project analysing refugee claims based on transgender status in the new process using the Australian Administrative Tribunal.

The world seems to be coming apart at the seams. Many of the apparent certainties of the post–Cold War era lie in tatters.

The Oxford Handbook of International Criminal Law will be launched by Professor Simon Bronitt, Head of School and Dean of Sydney Law School, University of Sydney. 

This event will examine the contours and consequences COVID-19 had on the areas of patriotism, borders and equality and discuss how international law and legal institutions can navigate populist-driven threats.

The project underpinning this webinar seeks to explore the causes, complexities, and implications of constitutional struggles occurring in countries within the Asian region.

Join us to help celebrate the recent works of Dr Will Bateman and Dr Ntina Tzouvala for the first CIPL Book Launch event of 2021.

The Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL) at the ANU College of Law is proud to host this hybrid event (in-person and virtual) as part of its 2021 Monthly Talk series.

Book launch and symposium event to celebrate the latest book by Associate Professor Esmé Shirlow, Judging at the Interface: Deference to Domestic Authority in International Adjudication (Cambridge University Press, 2021).

This symposium aims to review the 60-year history of the Antarctic Treaty and reflect upon the strengths and weaknesses of the associated Antarctic Treaty System. Australia’s role will be particularly considered and the future of the Treaty will be assessed.

Hosted by the ANU Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL), this symposium will serve to launch and discuss Associate Professor Imogen Saunders' book, General Principles as a Source of International Law: Article 38(1)(c) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (Hart Publishing, 2021).

Join Dr Emma Nyhan (research fellow at University of Melbourne and visitor at ANU RegNet) as she talks about her study's findings about the role of the International Court of Justice in a broader range of international disputes than is generally available, while also demonstrating the value of historical and socio-legal approaches to international law.

Hosted by ANU Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL), join this online event with visiting fellow Dr Kathryn Greenman (UTS) to discuss her latest book ‘State Responsibility and Rebels: The History and Legacy of Protecting Investment Against Revolution’ (Cambridge University Press, 2021) with CIPL Director, Professor Leighton McDonald.

Hosted by ANU Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL), join this online book launch with Professor Caroline Foster (University of Auckland) to discuss her latest book ‘Global Regulatory Standards in Environmental and Health Disputes: Regulatory Coherence, Due Regard, and Due Diligence’ (Oxford University Press, 2021).

The second webinar of the series Looking Back to the Future in the Law of the Sea: UNCLOS III and the LOSC at 40, presented by the Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL, ANU) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law (ANZSIL). 

Hosted by the ANU College of Law Visitors Committee, this seminar will be presented by Dr Grégoire Webber (Canada Research Chair in Public Law and Philosophy of Law).

Join Judge Hilary Charlesworth, Professor Anthea Roberts and Dr Ntina Tzouvala for this event on creative legal scholarship.

The fourth webinar of the series Looking Back to the Future in the Law of the Sea: UNCLOS III and the LOSC at 40, presented by the Centre for International and Public Law (CIPL, ANU) and the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law (ANZSIL). 

Hosted by the ANU Centre for International and Public Law, the Sir Roland Wilson Foundation and the Attorney General’s Department, join this book launch with Dr Camille Goodman on her book, 'Coastal state jurisdiction over living resources in the exclusive economic zone' (Oxford University Press, 2021). 

Join the ANU College of Law for the Demystifying Law Careers series as we focus on exploring careers in international and comparative law.

Philip Alston AO presents the 24th Annual Geoffrey Sawer Lecture, 'Human Rights: Beyond Tragedies and Atrocities'.

Join Honorary Professor Ernst Willheim for this seminar on some of the history of decisions to go to war and the many arguments against any requirement for parliamentary approval.

This webinar will engage present and past members of the ILC in an interactive format to the role of the ILC and VCLT for understanding the development and future of international investment law and ISDS.

Join us in this careers panel featuring various international law experts sharing their career journeys and insights.

A conversation with Dr Christian Leuprecht (Queens University Canada) as he discusses Canadian and Australian approaches to countering foreign interference.

The 2023 Annual Kirby Lecture in International Law, hosted by the Centre for Public and International Law, will be delivered by Professor Tim McCormack FAAL (University of Tasmania).