Introduction to the International Judicial System

Author: Zhao Haifeng
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Publish Date: 2006-09-01
Features: This book aims to conduct a comprehensive study and analysis of international judicial institutions that have experienced rapid development over the past decade and are playing an increasingly important role in international relations. The book first elaborates on and analyzes the current status and development trends of international judicial institutions, based on a broad understanding of domestic and international academic achievements and familiarity with the latest developments in various judicial institutions. It then provides a detailed examination of the profiles, operational mechanisms, achievements, and challenges of eleven of the most important international judicial institutions. Subsequently, it conducts comparative research on prominent issues in the international judicial system, such as the independence of international judges and the status of individuals within international judicial institutions. Finally, it offers an in-depth exploration of the relationships among international judicial institutions, using the European Court of Human Rights and the Court of Justice of the European Communities as examples of the most developed regional international judicial institutions, focusing on their interaction and roles in human rights protection.