Abolitionist discourse in Malta

In 2019, the Maltese Government issued a public consultation document for the reform of sex work and trafficking legislation. This post explores Maltese abolitionists’ arguments against the reform.

Positive Complementarity and the Way Forward in the Situation of The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

The importance of positive complementarity lies in its ability to leave a permanent legacy in the institutions of the State concerned whilst also preserving the ICC’s investigative and prosecutorial resources.

Non-state actors and the fight for a sustainable future in a ‘neo-colonial’ investment system?

There is a need for a wholesale change to tackle the inherent imbalance, which harmfully impacts the environment and human rights.

Reforming Technical and Financial Assistance for Environmental Protection: The Challenge of Plastic Pollution in the Ocean

Managing plastic waste is one of the biggest problems we face today, the severity and urgency of which is increasing. How can legal reforms, especially technical and financial assistance, address this?

Time to level the playing field of multilateral trade: Rethinking the “differential” in Special and Differential Treatment

Development Rights & Equitable Aid

Efforts to counterbalance neocolonialism have long been debated. Yet, colonial dynamics remain entrenched in the global aid system. Is human rights law the key to reform?

The Borders of Naturalisation

The acquisition of citizenship is not only determined by an individual's motivation to naturalise, but also their ability to do so. What role does crimmigration play in the naturalisation process?

Financial support during the pandemic: The rise of the zombie firm in the Netherlands

Financial support during the lockdown could create more marginally profitable or zombie firms. The longer the crisis, the higher this trend. Are there any simple solutions?

Withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention – zero impact? Part 2

Beyond domestic concerns, what is the impact in other areas of Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention?