What is it about?

Proportionality is a cross-cutting principle of law, equally applicable in international law and relations. the paper explores its application in various fields of law, trade, investment and human rights. It finds that the application of the principle varies among different fields, highly depending upon the court of law and its jurisdiction.

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Why is it important?

The papers offers a cross-cutting analysis while most papers are limited to specific fields of law. it shows that the scope of the principle strongly depends upon the jurisdiction of particular courts of law.

Perspectives

The paper assists in further refining the scope and application of proportionality in different fields of international law and contributes to bring about greater coherence.

Thomas Cottier
University of Bern

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This page is a summary of: The Principle of Proportionality in International Law: Foundations and Variations, The Journal of World Investment & Trade, August 2017, Brill,
DOI: 10.1163/22119000-12340054.
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