This yearbook contains articles, notes, book reviews, and other features related to international law in the context of Australia. It begins with the Sir Elihu Lauterpacht International Law Lecture 2019 on the crisis of liberal internationalism and the future of international law, followed by a special issue of articles on Australian perspectives of the nature and impact of the backlash against international law, discussing the assets and consequences of the backlash against international law and institutions, including different ways that Australia and other states are likely to respond, the impact on international peace and security, trade aspects, and the context of the international system for the promotion and protection of human rights. Other articles and notes address framing the human rights of older persons and a general principle of judicial review to promote United Nations Security Council reform. The book ends with description of cases before Australian courts and tribunals concerning questions of public international law, cases before international courts and tribunals on questions of public international law involving Australia, Australian legislation on matters of international law, Australian practice in the field, and a list of treaty actions. Contributors work in law and other fields in Australia Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
The Australian Year Book of International Law focuses on Australian practice in international law and general international law, across a broad range of sub-fields including human rights, environmental law and legal theory, which are of interest to international lawyers worldwide.
