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International courts are regularly petitioned by states, international organisations, civil society groups and individuals to help settle disputes and interpret the law. What explains how international courts respond to these petitions?
In this clip, taken from her Research Showcase, Dr Theresa Squatrito discusses her book on international judicial decision-making. She explores when and how international courts defer to states, considering questions of judicial independence, political fragmentation and legitimacy.
International courts are regularly petitioned by states, international organisations, civil society groups and individuals to help settle disputes and interpret the law. What explains how international courts respond to these petitions?
In this clip, taken from her Research Showcase, Dr Theresa Squatrito discusses her book on international judicial decision-making. She explores when and how international courts defer to states, considering questions of judicial independence, political fragmentation and legitimacy.
