human rights
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One of These Things (Is Not Like The Others)
In this first blog under the theme ‘academics and the resilience of law’, Professor Thérèse Murphy…
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Transposing the EU Directive 2024/1712: Finland’s Nuanced Definition of ‘Exploitation of Surrogacy’
The EU Directive 2024/1712 mandates Member States to criminalise surrogacy exploitation, prompting varied interpretations across nations.…
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Why the Belarusian Regime Continues to Persecute Former Political Prisoners Abroad
The Belarusian regime persecutes political prisoners both domestically and abroad, employing tactics that restrict access to…
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Do social media bans breach children’s right to protest?
Countries worldwide are implementing social media bans for children to protect their mental health; however, these…
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Human rights law in turbulent times: what role for the local level?
This blog emphasises the potential of local governments to foster a human rights culture, highlighting the…
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Public International Law: Not Law? Not so International?
The international legal system as we know it is under increasing pressure. While change may be…
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If International Human Rights Law was repealed, what could replace it?
In this blog, Martin Scheinin explores, through a story, the tension between the many grounds that…
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International Law and Human Rights in Turbulent Times
This blog introduces the first symposium honouring Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi, on the theme of ‘International Law…
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Congratulations, Elina!
Today we celebrate Professor Elina Pirjatanniemi’s sixtieth birthday, recognising her significant contributions to various fields of…
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Book review: Children Protection and the European Court of Human Rights
The book “Children Protection and the European Court of Human Rights” examines the complexities surrounding children’s…
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Nicaragua: The Dictatorship the World Chose to Ignore
Nicaragua’s authoritarian regime, led by Ortega and Murillo, persists amid international indifference despite extensive human rights…
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Perpetual Repression: How Belarus Uses Forced Exile and Unresolved Criminal Status Against Former Political Prisoners
The article discusses how the release of political prisoners in Belarus, particularly after 2020, does not…