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This chapter examines the impact of inconsistencies in judges' decisions on the fairness and trustworthiness of WTO and investment dispute systems. Using legitimacy as a lens, it looks at whether judges meet standards of good performance and justice. The chapter also considers how different countries view these decisions and the challenges in ensuring judges make rational choices.

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In light of the book's findings, the chapter discusses potential reforms to address these issues, especially focusing on ongoing efforts by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

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This page is a summary of: Legitimacy, Reform and the Adjudicator’s Toolkit, May 2024, De Gruyter,
DOI: 10.1163/9789004700932_008.
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