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Public Interest in Law
Publication date: January 20, 2021
This book analyses in a comprehensive manner the phenomenon of ‘public interest’ in different areas of law, both public and private. The contributions focus on the definition of public interest and the distinction between public and private interest. Further, they define the relevant ‘public’ and investigate the weight of public interest in case of conflict with other considerations and the legal consequences of its breach.Hardback -
Non-Regression in International Environmental Law
Publication date: December 14, 2020
This book analyses the emerging concept of ‘non-regression’ as a novel legal principle of international environmental law. In order to do so, it traces the development of related concepts in the framework of international human rights law and advocates their application to international environmental law using a novel approach of comparative law method.Hardback€139.- -
National and International Anti-Money Laundering Law
Publication date: December 9, 2020
In many cases, existing Anti-Money Laundering legislation is shaped by unrealistic political expectations and inconsistent design. This book outlines key deficiencies of existing law and develops policy proposals to enhance both effectiveness and respect for fundamental rights. This book is also available online as a free, open access resource at www.intersentiaonline.com.Paperback€69.- -
Contract and Property with an Environmental Perspective
Publication date: July 17, 2020
This book includes the conference proceedings of a conference in September 2019. The Institute for Property Law of the University of Leuven had the opportunity to welcome numerous authoritative legal scholars to debate on the impact of sustainability challenges on the crossroads between contract and property. The contributions in this book are on the one hand, careful analyses of national laws, and on the other hand, more general views on the ...Hardback€65.- -
The Impact of Technology and Innovation on the Wellbeing of the Legal Profession
Publication date: July 6, 2020
This book concerns the impact of recent changes in technology (including the internet and artificial intelligence), as well as innovations (such as the changing ways of billing, new law firm structures and requirements and new employment practices) on the wellbeing of lawyers. There is evidence that the wellbeing of lawyers can be enhanced or diminished by these new practices and developments.Paperback€79.- -
Disinformation and Digital Media as a Challenge for Democracy
Publication date: June 18, 2020
Through a collection of expert analyses, this book aims to deepen our understanding of the dangers of fake news and disinformation, while also charting well-informed and realistic ways ahead.Paperback€89.- -
Professional Regulation and Medical Guidelines
Publication date: February 3, 2020
This book addresses the fundamental question of the creation of medical guidelines in healthcare systems, critiques the current state of 'evidence-based' guideline-making in England and the Netherlands, and demonstrates how the development of guidelines involves a series of subjective choices driven by economic, cultural, institutional and political forces.Paperback€79.- -
European Energy Law Report XIII
Publication date: January 20, 2020
This volume includes chapters on "Newcomers in the Electricity Market: Aggregators and Storage", "Hydropower Concessions in the EU: A Need for Liberalisation or Privatisation?", "Investments and des-Investments in the Energy Sector", "Offshore Decommissioning in the North Sea", "CCS as a Climate Tool: North Sea Practice" and "From EU Climate Goals to National Climate Laws".Paperback€155.- -
Safeguarding Children's Rights in Immigration Law
Publication date: January 1, 2020
Millions of children are on the move worldwide. Children are fleeing conflicts and wars. They move with or without their parents to attain a better future. This book reflects the growing concern for children and children's rights in immigration in academia and practice and shows the diversity of issues related to immigration and children, including family reunification, detention, participation, human trafficking and the rights of siblings in ...Paperback€75.- -
Principles of Good Governance and the Ombudsman
Publication date: September 10, 2019
This book determines the extent to which, through the performance of (indirect) normative functions and the application of principles of good governance as assessment standards, the ombudsman institution can contribute to improving the legal quality of the government while enhancing the legitimacy of the administration and the democratic system as a whole.Paperback€89.-