Kategorie: Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz
Allgemein / EGMR / Europarecht / Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz / Völker- und Europarecht / Völkerrecht

Thomas Giegerich’s book “The Human Right to Democracy in Multilevel Systems at a Time of Democratic Backsliding – Global, Regional and European Union Perspectives” has just been published online by Springer Nature (open access).

Thomas Giegerich’s new open access book “The Human Right to Democracy in Multilevel Systems at a Time of Democratic Backsliding” explores how human rights can protect democracy within global, regional, and EU frameworks. It analyses the interdependence between national and international democracy and the EU’s role as a model multilevel system. The book offers a comprehensive legal perspective on how to counter democratic backsliding.

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Europäisches Völkerrecht / Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz / Völker- und Europarecht / Völkerrecht

Comparative Analysis of the Concepts of Torture and Inhumane Treatment in International Law: Perspectives from UN Human Rights Bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and International Criminal Tribunals

This Saar Blueprint provides a comparative analysis of the legal concepts of torture and inhumane treatment under international law, focusing on interpretations by UN human rights bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and international criminal tribunals. While all regimes uphold the absolute prohibition of torture, they differ in how they define and apply key elements, especially regarding mental and sexual violence.

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Europäisches Völkerrecht / Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz / Völker- und Europarecht / Völkerrecht

Diplomatic Asylum and Its Legal Frameworks in Europe and Latin America: Lessons from the Cases of Julian Assange and Jorge Glas

The dramatic arrest of Jorge Glas inside the Mexican embassy in Ecuador has reignited the debate about the legal status of diplomatic asylum. In this Saar Blueprint, Anna Kohte explores its recognition in public international law. From Julian Assange’s refuge in London to Glas’s violent abduction in Quito, she compares the legal frameworks in Europe and Latin America – where diplomatic asylum remains a deeply political issue.

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EuGH / Europäisches Völkerrecht / Globaler Menschenrechtsschutz / Saar Case Notes

CJEU’s Landmark Ruling on the EU-Morocco Agreements: The Western Sahara and Front Polisario’s Bittersweet Victory

The CJEU’s Front Polisario II ruling annulled EU-Morocco trade agreements in Western Sahara, reaffirmed the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination and required their explicit consent for economic activities. It strengthened the legitimacy of the Front Polisario as their representative, but introduced a controversial ‚benefit test‘ for implied consent. Despite this legal victory, EU leaders remain committed to Morocco, highlighting the tension between law and politics.

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