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Modern BITs habitually begin with a preamble, whereupon basic concepts such as what constitutes an investment and an investor for the purpose of the treaty are somewhat defined. The effectiveness and manner in which BITs pursue their objectives are remarkably uniformed, thanks to their vigorous...
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The beginning of the twenty-first century saw an apparent change in language in public discourses characterised by the rise of so-called “essentially oxymoronic concepts”, i.e., mainly oxymora and paradoxes. In earlier times, these rhetorical figures of speech were largely reserved for the...
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Conventional economic analysis assumes that Central Counterparties (CCPs) may help to reduce systemic risk and avoid future financial crises by mandating the central clearing of over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. This view largely goes unchallenged by governments, regulators, practitioners, and...
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arrangements rest on the untrammelled principle of parliamentary sovereignty. This paper argues that the doctrine of parliamentary … sovereignty is contrary to the sharing of powers provided for in the Treaty, as it concentrates ultimate law-making authority in … British Crown's acquisition of sovereignty over New Zealand. It is noted that the current place of the Treaty within New …
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Convention on the Regulation of Whaling, which allows whaling for scientific purposes in limited circumstances. It has also been …
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imprisonment. Evidence for this assertion comes, inter alia, from recent policy discussions concerning the use and regulation of …
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quantitative impact. Nevertheless, the policy persists and is delivered in the United Kingdom both by regulation and laws …, including prosecution, which will be assessed in this paper. By way of internal regulation, imposed through duties of … terrorism financing. External regulation is principally applied by the Charity Commission. Its powers appear sweeping, but they …
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engaging Australia’s commitments under World Trade Organisation law. This article assesses whether the Bill safely navigates …
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The protection afforded to franchisees differs widely across the world. Nations with economically strong franchise …
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