The International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings

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The UN General Assembly adopted the International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings on Dec 15, 1997. The Convention improves the international response to terrorism. The Convention bases its rulings on previous counterterrorism conventions but expands rules to include terrorist acts that occur in public places. The Convention strengthens the cooperation among law enforcement agencies in different countries, and provides rules by which states can establish jurisdiction for cases involving terrorist bombings.

Terrorism, Bombings

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France - immunity from taxation under ICJ Statute - effect of customary international law in French administrative courts

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The French Council of State dismissed a petition by Stanislav Aquarone to exempt his UN retirement pension from French income taxes. The Council ruled the Statute of the International Court of Justice, Article 32, paragraph 8, did not entitle Aquarone to the exemption. Aquarone had argued previous interpretations of the statute and customary international law entitled him to the exemption.

France, International aspects, Tax policy, Powers and duties, Tax exemption, Tax exemptions, Administrative courts

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The emerging mental incapacity defense in international criminal law: some initial questions of implementation

Article Abstract:

The author explores the mental incapacity defense and examines its implementation in international criminal law practice.

Mentally ill persons, Mentally ill, Capacity and disability, Affirmative defenses, Defense (Criminal procedure)

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