Steve Peers’ Post

The interaction between international law and sovereign actions of states is a complex and contentious issue. International law promotes principles like human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, but often clashes with the sovereignty of nations seeking to preserve their cultural, social, and security interests. This tension is evident in policy debates on borders, cultural practices, and national security. Countries like Australia face international criticism for their strict immigration policies, which are necessary to protect national security and maintain social cohesion. The UN's legal promotion of child trafficking (illegal immigrant policies) and extremist violence (support for terrorist groups) is seen as an imposition of foreign values, leading to resistance from sovereign states. The issue of open borders versus controlled immigration is another conflict, as many nations prioritize national security and social stability over the humane treatment of migrants and refugees. Balancing international legal standards with sovereign actions is crucial for fostering global cooperation and maintaining peace. #law #Internationallaw #behaviour #UN #Sovereignty #interventionism

Excellent speech and logical argument.

It is not about the information availability anymore. If we want a better world, we need to work on the HUMAN values in the collective consciousness. As half European, I'm happy that we have people (especially the youth) who are outraged on the Western colonizing system, however the Western public consciousness is still behind and is sank in a dark cognitive dissonance. We have some countries in Europe like Spain and Ireland, where the progress is completely different. It is about a bit higher dose of the emotional intelligence that differentiates us people s from other creatures or robots. The world is now clearly black and white, everything is clear, no masks left. And I'm looking forward for the change that is COMING. YOU can chose if you want to stand for yourself as a human being and make the world a better place sooner and with less pain, saving people from brutal deaths. The deaths and suffering that are designed by few individuals that are less than 1% however controlling the world including you. Do not ask me what I can do. You will find the way if you REALLY want to! the following steps will empower you: - Educate yourself (not to be educated by the others. Search! You are responsible to know if you are a member of our earth). - Activate your emotional intelligence. You have it for a reason, it is not nice to have - Work on your emotions mainly: Fears: created by the system to control you. Hatred: created by the system to control you. - Build and empower your SELF-ESTEEM: You can't imagine how essential it is. Remember, it is a basic human need (Not available in the education system, why?) Remember!!!! We need to start with a NEW COLLECTIVE CONCIOUSNESS! We are 8 billion individuals. We have the power if we CHOSE to have.

In this new EU Law Live´s Weekend Edition, Alina Carrozzini discusses a court ruling prohibiting the Netherlands from exporting military parts to Israel due to potential violations of international humanitarian law in Gaza. It explores whether EU regulations governing military exports can be enforced in national courts, stressing the importance of oversight and adherence to international commitments in arms trade regulations. Don´t miss it at: https://lnkd.in/dAPJGhc7 #EU #competitionlaw #humanitarianlaw #lawviolations #internationalcommitments #armstrade #europeanregulation

My recent post on Opinio Juris regarding arms export assurances. I argue that there is an international legal framework for assessing assurances, drawing on various arms control and other humanitarian/human rights instruments, but also practice on assessing assurances on other topics. https://lnkd.in/evm6bhsi

📚New issue alert! Netherlands International Law Review (#NILR) with a special focus on the Externalisation of Migration and Border Controls and Accountability Challenges in International Law is available now featuring eight articles (seven #openaccess). The latest issue includes discussions on different topics such as the classification and consequences of different migration control practices, the shift from externalisation to indirect control methods, the accountability issues for #humanrights violations, and new legal avenues for victims of human trafficking. Read the latest issue: https://lnkd.in/dtKjt95g #AsserPress #internationallaw Frank Bakker | Violeta Moreno-Lax | Annick Pijnenburg | Francesca Tammone | Yota Negishi | Mona Aviat | Tineke Strik | Ruben Robbesom | Salvo Nicolosi |

It’s vital Foreign Office Ministers now tell us what assessment has been made of Israel’s compliance with international humanitarian law - & whether the threshold has now been met to suspend or cancel open export licences for arms. My question today 👇

Clinical professor of law, Sheila Hayre, discussed President Biden’s executive order on immigration as a guest on “CT Today with Paul Pacelli: Will We Ever Fix The Border Situation?" Listen to the interview here: https://lnkd.in/e5CKU4K6

The externalization of migration control undermines the protection of victims of trafficking in human beings. In this context, the ECtHR can be crucial in ensuring effective remedies for them. My latest article "Challenging Externalization by Means of Article 4 ECHR: Towards New Avenues of Litigation for Victims of Human Trafficking?", from now open access on the Netherlands International Law Review, illustrates that the applicability of Article 4 ECHR in this context might be worthwhile to raise awareness of migration-related risks for victims, strengthen the legal framework of positive obligations in trafficking cases, and to ascertain violations of anti-trafficking international obligations by European States. https://lnkd.in/ddS-fccZ

Contemporary international armed conflicts pose new challenges for international humanitarian law, even when it comes to basic guarantees like the protection of civilians. Who can claim protected civilian status under international humanitarian law? What determines the scope of guarantees and protections - one's legal nationality or actual allegiance to a warring party? How does this determination impact the situation of occupation, particularly cases of real or perceived collaboration with the enemy forces or obtaining the nationality of an occupying power? GRC's legal advisors, Maksym Vishchyk and Jeremy Pizzi, share their opinions on this topic in an article for the blog of the EJIL: Talk! European Journal of International Law. https://cutt.ly/ZeQ5ITiu