Nordic Expert Consultation on the Right to Peace

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ID12965263
AuthorsCecilia M Bailliet (0000-0003-2065-5082, University of Oslo, corresponding author), Kjetil Mujezinović Larsen (University of Oslo)
Year2013
Volume31
Issue02
Pages262-278
Publication date2013-06-10
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueNordic Journal of Human Rights (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1891-814X • E-ISSN: 1891-8131
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.18261/issn1891-814x-2013-02-09
OpenAlexW2466207933
LanguageEN
Citations received1

international criminal law, development law, and environmental law, gathered to conduct a review of the draft. 3 Nordic societies have a deep appreciation of peace as a fundamental value, historically enjoying it within the region and promoting it abroad.Nordic legal scholars are known for their pragmatism and positivistic orientation.However, there was some skepticism among the group of Nordic experts as to the overall idea of adopting a declaration on the right to peace.Moreover, there was also concern that the draft version is problematic from the perspective of established international law.The consultation sought to identify strong and weak points of the normative language and provide suggestions for improvement.Without drawing any conclusions as to the advisability of adopting a declaration on the right to peace, the group of 1 Report of the Human Rights Council Advisory Committee on the right of peoples to peace, 16 April 2012, UN doc.A/HRC/20/31, Annex (hereinafter referred to as "the draft")

Criminology · Political science · Sociology · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · International Law and Human Rights · Law · Peacebuilding and International Security

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