Professional ethics at the international bar / Arman Sarvarian.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sarvarian, Arman, author.

Series:

International courts and tribunals series.

International courts and tribunals series

International Courts and Tribunals Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Legal ethics.

International courts.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (786 p.)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Over the past twenty years, the volume of international litigation and arbitration has increased exponentially. As the number of new international courts and tribunals has proliferated, the diversity and volume of advocates appearing before the international courts has also increased. With this increase, the ethical standards that apply to counsel have become a growing field of interest to practitioners of public international law. Problems threatening the integrity of theinternational judicial process and concerns about divergent ethical standards amongst counsel have multiplied in the intern

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Preface; Contents; List of Abbreviations; Table of Cases; Table of Treaties and Other International Instruments; Table of National Legislation and Codes of Conduct; Introduction; 1.1 The Function of the International Judicial System; 1.2 The Role of Professional Advocacy in International Litigation; 1.2.1 Professionalism; 1.2.2 Professionalization; 1.2.3 Fundamental Ethical Duties; 1.3 Arguments for the Professionalization of Advocacy; 1.3.1 Solving Practical Problems; 1.3.2 Enhancing the Image of International Courts; 1.3.3 Stages of Professionalization

1.4 Arguments against the Professionalization of Advocacy1.4.1 Common Ethical Standards are Impossible; 1.4.2 Enforcement is Impracticable; 1.4.3 Professionalization would Infringe Sovereignty; 1.5 Conclusions; 1 The Role of Counsel Ethics in International Litigation; 2.1 European Traditions; 2.1.1 Historical Background; 2.1.2 France; 2.1.3 England and Wales; 2.2 The American Tradition; 2.2.1 Historical Development; 2.2.2 Ethical Standards; 2.2.3 Ethical Efficacy; 2.3 Asian Traditions; 2.3.1 China; 2.3.2 Japan; 2.4 Islamic Traditions of the Near East; 2.4.1 Saudi Arabia; 2.4.2 Iran

2.5 Conclusions2 The Historical Development of National Ethical Traditions; 3.1 Ancient and Classical Arbitration; 3.1.1 Antiquity; 3.1.2 Middle Ages; 3.1.3 Early Modern Age; 3.2 The Permanent Court of Arbitration; 3.3 The Permanent Court of International Justice; 3.3.1 The Creation of the PCIJ; 3.3.2 Statute; 3.3.3 Rules of Procedure; 3.3.4 Calls for an International Bar; 3.4 Conclusions; 3 The Historical Development of International Advocacy; 4.1 Historical Background; 4.2 Admission Requirements; 4.2.1 Agents; 4.2.2 Membership of a National Bar; 4.2.3 Academic Lawyers; 4.2.4 Experts

4.2.5 Legal Aid4.3 Ethical Standards; 4.3.1 Duties to the Client; 4.3.2 Duties to the Court; 4.4 Disciplinary Jurisdiction; 4.5 Conclusions; 4 The International Court of Justice; 5.1 Historical Background; 5.2 Admission Requirements; 5.2.1 Agents; 5.2.2 Lawyers; 5.2.3 Employed Lawyers; 5.2.4 Experts; 5.3 Ethical Standards; 5.3.1 Duties to the Client; 5.3.2 Duties to the Court; 5.3.3 Duties to Colleagues; 5.4 Disciplinary Jurisdiction; 5.5 Conclusions; 5 The European Court of Justice; 6.1 Historical Background; 6.2 Admission Requirements; 6.3 Ethical Standards; 6.3.1 Duties to the Client

6.3.2 Duties to the Court6.3.3 Duties to Colleagues; 6.4 Disciplinary Jurisdiction; 6.5 Conclusions; 6 The European Court of Human Rights; 7.1 Historical Background; 7.2 Admission Requirements; 7.3 Ethical Standards; 7.3.1 Duties to the Client; 7.3.2 Duties to the Tribunal; 7.3.3 Duties to Colleagues; 7.4 Disciplinary Jurisdiction; 7.5 Conclusions; 7 Investment Arbitration; 8.1 Historical Background; 8.1.1 Nuremberg; 8.1.2 ICTY; 8.2 Admission Requirements; 8.2.1 Prosecutors; 8.2.2 Defence Counsel; 8.3 Ethical Standards; 8.3.1 Prosecutors; 8.3.2 Defence Counsel; 8.4 Disciplinary Jurisdiction

8.4.1 Prosecutors

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

0-19-175852-3

0-19-166883-4

0-19-166882-6

OCLC:

861538489