The law of state immunity /

The law of state immunity /

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Author / Creator:Fox, Hazel, author.
Edition:Third edition.
Imprint:New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2013.
Description:1 online resource (692 pages)
Language:English
Series:The Oxford international law library
Oxford Scholarly Authorities on International Law
Oxford international law library.
Oxford scholarly authorities on international law.
Subject:
Immunities of foreign states.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12983220
Related Items:Print version: Law of state immunity.
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Other authors / contributors:Webb, Philippa (Philippa Mahal), author.
ISBN:9780191669750
019166975X
9780191766060
0191766062
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Also available in print.
Print version record.
Summary:The doctrine of state immunity bars national courts from adjudicating or enforcing claims against foreign states. This updated edition of this book provides a thorough analysis of the doctrine, explores high-profile cases, the UN Convention on the Jurisdictional Immunities of States, and provides comparative coverage of UK and US State practice.
Other form:Print version: Fox, Hazel. Law of state immunity. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2013. 9780199647064
Table of Contents:
  • The institution of proceedings and the nature of the plea of state immunity
  • The three models of the concept of state immunity
  • The plea of state immunity distinguished from the act of state and non-justiciability
  • State immunity and jurisdiction : immunity from the civil and criminal jurisdiction of national courts
  • A review of the sources : treaties and projects for codification
  • The restrictive doctrine of state immunity : its recognition in state practice
  • English law : the UK State Immunity Act 1978
  • US law : the Foreign Sovereignty Immunities Act 1976
  • The 2004 UN Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property : general aspects
  • The definition of foreign state
  • The consent of the foreign state : waiver and the arbitration exception
  • The concept of commerciality
  • Immunity from adjudication : the proceedings in which immunity cannot be invoked, the commercial and other exceptions
  • Immunity from adjudication : the employment exception in respect of (1) a foreign state and (2) an international organization
  • State immunity from enforcement : general aspects
  • The three exceptions to immunity from enforcement and the five categories of state property listed as immune
  • Immunity of individuals acting on behalf of the state
  • International organizations and special regimes
  • Taking stock.

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