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The Irish Yearbook of International Law stimulates further research into Ireland's practice in international affairs and foreign policy, filling a gap in existing legal scholarship and assisting in the dissemination of Irish thinking and practice on matters of international law. On an annual basis, the Yearbook presents peer-reviewed academic articles and book reviews on general issues of international law. Designated correspondents provide reports on international law developments in Ireland, Irish practice in international fora and the European Union, and the practice of joint North-South implementation bodies in Ireland. In addition, the Yearbook reproduces documents that reflect Irish practice on contemporary issues of international law. As a matter of editorial policy, the Yearbook promotes a multilateral approach to international affairs, reflecting and reinforcing Ireland's long-standing commitment to multilateralism as a core element of foreign policy. This second volume will be a valuable and reliable source of reference for all those interested in international law.
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BLIAINIRIS ÉIREANNACH AN DLÍ IDIRNÁISIÚNTA IMLEABHAR 2 THE IRISH YEARBOOK OF INTERNATIONAL LAW VOLUME 2 The Irish Yearbook of International Law is intended to stimulate further research into Ireland’s practice in international affairs and foreign policy, filling a gap in existing legal scholarship and assisting in the dissemination of Irish thinking and practice on matters of international law. On an annual basis, the Irish Yearbook presents peerreviewed academic articles and book reviews on general issues of international law. Designated correspondents provide reports on international law developments in Ireland, Irish practice in international fora and the European Union, and the practice of joint North–South implementation bodies in Ireland. In addition, the Irish Yearbook reproduces documents that reflect Irish practice on contemporary issues of international law. Publication of The Irish Yearbook of International Law makes Irish practice and opinio juris readily available to governments, academics and international bodies to assist in determining the content of international law. In providing a forum for the documentation and analysis of North–South relations, the Yearbook also makes an important contribution to post-conflict and transitional justice studies internationally. As a matter of editorial policy, the Irish Yearbook promotes a multilateral approach to international affairs, reflecting and reinforcing Ireland’s long-standing commitment to multilateralism as a core element of foreign relations.
Editorial Board Members of the Advisory Board Lord Lester of Herne Hill QC Professor Conor Gearty, Rausing Director of the Centre for the Study of Human Rights, London School of Economics Professor Gráinne de Búrca, Fordham University, School of Law Judge Teresa Doherty, Special Court for Sierra Leone Patrick O’Brien, Chairperson, Irish Society of International Law, ex officio Editors-in-Chief Dr Jean Allain, Queen’s University of Belfast Dr Siobhán Mullally, University College, Cork Members of the Editorial Board Professor Christine Bell, University of Ulster Dr Gernot Biehler, Trinity College, Dublin Professor Christine Chinkin, London School of Economics Professor Imelda Maher, University College Dublin Professor Michael O’Flaherty, University of Nottingham Professor Gerard Quinn, National University of Ireland, Galway Professor William Schabas, National University of Ireland, Galway Dr Clive Symmons, National University of Ireland, Galway and Trinity College, Dublin Correspondents Fiona de Londras: International Law in Ireland Dr Jean Allain: Irish Practice Abroad Dr Catherine Donnelly: Ireland and the European Union Dr Ursula Kilkelly: Developments in the North–South Bodies Liam Thornton: Human Rights in the Republic of Ireland