Buch, Englisch, 592 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1021 g
Who Is the Judge?
Buch, Englisch, 592 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 236 mm, Gewicht: 1021 g
Reihe: International Courts and Tribunals Series
ISBN: 978-0-19-887075-3
Verlag: Sydney University Press
Although international courts and tribunals differ in their institutional make-up and functions, they all rely in essence on the judgement of a group of individuals, each with their own background and experience. Even if adjudicators' identity is not the only, and may not be the decisive, influence on their decision-making, the relative lack of diversity has an effect on the judicial process and its outcomes, which in turn entails broader implications for the legitimacy of international law.
This book analyses the implications of identity and diversity across numerous international adjudicatory bodies, focusing on a wide range of factors. Lack of diversity within the judiciary has been identified as a legitimacy concern in domestic settings, and the last few years have seen increasing attention to this question at the international level as well, making the book both timely and topical.