This book discusses existing and future trends concerning the development of migratory policies between local and global levels, to understand the challenges and gaps in the

protection of migrants. The collection explores international migration and its impact on sovereignty, international cooperation, security, and human rights. [...]

This open access book explores the rise of ecological jurisprudence, a transformative legal theory that challenges traditional legal boundaries. Drawing on over 15 years of

research and teaching, the book offers a comprehensive theoretical exploration of this new approach to law, via a comprehensive examination of a wide range of initiatives [...]

Sozialreformerische Bestrebungen waren stets getrieben von dem Versuch der Verwirklichung normativer Prinzipien. Die Frage ihres Gelingens wird in Begriffen des Fortschritts

oder der Stagnation gedeutet. Doch führt die Verwirklichung selbst häufig zu den Absichten widersprechenden Effekten. [...]

There is an undeniable need for cybersecurity in Switzerland today, particularly when it comes to critical infrastructures — that is, infrastructures essential to the population,

society, or the national economy. Regulation is one of the tools available to improve their cybersecurity. [...]

Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Foreword by Gianni Magazzeni, former Senior UN/OHCHR Official and UPR Chief at the United Nations. This book analyses

the impact of the United Nations’ Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process through a case study of the UK. [...]

Being a home to more than 80 ethnic groups, Ethiopia has to balance normative diversity with efforts to implement state law across its territory. This volume explores the co-existence

of state, customary, and religious legal forums from the perspective of legal practitioners and local justice seekers. [...]

Mental health law is a rapidly evolving area of practice and research, with growing global dimensions. This work reflects the increasing importance of this field, critically

discussing key issues of controversy and debate, and providing up-to-date analysis of cutting-edge developments in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Australia. [...]

Recent confrontations between constitutional courts and parliamentary majorities in several European countries have attracted international interest in the relationship between

the judiciary and the legislature.Some political actors have argued that courts have assumed too much power and politics has been extremely judicialized. [...]

This book considers the challenges faced within criminal justice systems across a range of African jurisdictions, identifying recent efforts at reform, and highlighting instances

of best practice. Most African countries continue to experience issues of unlawful pre-trial detention, human rights abuses in prisons, long periods of awaiting trials, [...]

Arab Spring, Transitional Justice, North Africa, Anticorruption, Colonial Legacy, international involvement, Reparations, victim participation, youth leadership, activism,

racial taboos [...]