Vol. 46 (2003)
Description
The German Yearbook of International Law was founded in 1948 as the "Jahrbuch für Internationales Recht" by Rudolf Laun and Hermann von Mangoldt and is now edited by the Institute for International Law at the University of Kiel. Since its inception it has endeavoured to contribute to the development of international law. Originally it has done this mainly by providing German scholars with an opportunity to publish the results of their works, but increasingly also by offering an international forum.
In view of the desirability of obtaining for the Yearbook the largest possible international audience, the editors in 1976 have decided to use the present English title and to accept for publication preferably contributions written in English, or - to a lesser degree - in French. Naturally, the Yearbook also contains contributions written in German. This policy to overcome traditional language barriers appears to have proven successful both in informing the international law community about research done in German academic institutions and in presenting international viewpoints on various topics to the German audience.
The Yearbook provides an annual report on the work of international organizations and bodies including the International Court of Justice and the European Court and Commission of Human Rights. Fully aware of the paramount importance of practical aspects in this field, the editors from the beginning also have sought to include contributions from practitioners of international law.
Overview
Inhalt: Forum: J. Abr. Frowein, Is Public International Law Dead? - Focus Section: 1973-2003: Thirty Years of German Membership in the United Nations: A. Zimmermann, Introductory Remarks - J. Abr. Frowein, From Two to One: Germany and the United Nations - I. Winkelmann, Germany's Role in the Security Council of the United Nations. Past and Present Involvement, Future Participation and European Accentuation - T. Stein, German Military Participation in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations. Maybe too late, but not too little - R. Uerpmann, Implementation of United Nations Human Rights Law by German Courts - U. Beyerlin / M. Reichard, German Participation in United Nations Environmental Activities: From Stockholm to Johannesburg - W. Weiß, Shift in Paradigm: From the New International Economic Order to the World Trade Organization. Germany's Contribution to the Development of International Economic Law - K. Schmalenbach, Germany's Contribution to the Development of International Criminal Law, International Disarmament Law, and the Law of Bioethics - General Articles: C. Heyns / E. Baimu / M. Killander, The African Union - A. Rosas, International Dispute Settlement: EU Practices and Procedures - C. D. Classen, The Draft Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe. A Contribution to the Improvement of Transparency, Proximity, and Efficiency of the European Union - J. Schwind, The Preamble of the Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe. A Comment on the Work of the European Convention - M. Uebe, Cyprus in the European Union - G. Pentassuglia, Minority Issues as a Challenge in the European Court of Human Rights. A Comparison with the Case Law of the United Nations Human Rights Committee - S. P. Subedi, The Legal Regime Concerning the Utilization of the Water Resources of the River Ganges Basin - A. Behnsen, The Status of Mercenaries and Other Illegal Combatants Under International Humanitarian Law - V. Klingberg, (Former) Heads of State Before International(ized) Criminal Courts: the Case of Charles Taylor Before the Special Court for Sierra Leone - Reports: J. M. Lemnitzer / P. Wendel, Die Rechtsprechung des Internationalen Gerichtshofes im Jahre 2003 - M. Goedecke, Die Rechtsprechung des Europäischen Gerichtshofes für Menschenrechte im Jahre 2003 - S. Jötten / J. Schütze, Die Rechtsprechung des Internationalen Strafgerichtshofes für das ehemalige Jugoslawien im Jahre 2003 - A. Szodruch / C.-S. Zoellner, Die Rechtsprechung des WTO-Streitbeilegungsgremiums im Jahre 2003 - R. Happ, Awards and Decisions of ICSID Tribunals in 2003 - B. Elberling, Die Tätigkeit der International Law Commission im Jahre 2003
