Arbitration in Syria: Navigating Postwar Disputes

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Faris Elias Nasrallah

Abstract The place of arbitration within the Syrian legal system has received scant academic and professional attention, and as such, remains largely unstudied. Shedding much-needed light on the nature of arbitration in Syria as a resilient form of ancient customary Arab alternative dispute resolution, this contribution appraises the salient features of the Syrian Arbitration Law 2008 and arbitration-related provisions within recent Syrian legislation. It aims to understand the position of arbitration in Syria between existing national and international law frameworks for dispute settlement and to assess the potential for establishing independent, transparent, and efficient tribunals to resolve disputes arising out of ongoing conflicts that have plagued the country since 2011. If arbitration proves to be a mechanism for ordering the peaceful settlement of postwar disputes within and concerning Syria, parties, practitioners, and stakeholders must employ perspectives that include and are capable of navigating Syria’s existing arbitration landscape.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 167-188
Author(s):  
Rizza Ayu S ◽  
Ramlan Ramlan ◽  
Rahayu Repindowaty

The sea border between Indonesia and Vietnam is a maritime border located in the South China Sea. Until now, there have been several problems that have occurred especially in the exclusive economic zone between Indonesia and Vietnam, which have not been completely resolved. The exclusive economic zone is an area outside and adjacent to the territorial sea which is subject to a special legal regime for international maritime law. Based on the principles of international peace and security, there are several attempts shown to create good relations between countries in resolving disputes that occur. The principle referred to in resolving international disputes is to provide a way for parties to a dispute to resolve their disputes based on international law. There are two methods of settlement known in international law, that is peacefully and in war (military). Dispute settlement procedures for countries that are interconnected with maritime territories between countries can be seen in Article 287 UNCLOS 1982 which regulates alternatives and dispute resolution procedures. This research is a normative study that examines sources related to the issues discussed. The results of this study conclude that in resolving disputes between Indonesia and Vietnam regarding maritime boundaries in the waters of the Exclusive Economic Zone, it can be resolved with various alternative dispute resolution alternatives as described in the 1982 UNCLOS framework, that is a) peaceful dispute resolution, b) dispute resolution with mandatory procedures. Each country is given the freedom to choose an alternative that will be used in resolving the dispute that is being faced what both parties want both take the litigation route (court route)as well as non-litigation channels (out of court) as regulated in Article 280 UNCLOS 1982.


Author(s):  
Emilia Justyna Powell

Islamic Law and International Law is a comprehensive examination of differences and similarities between the Islamic legal tradition and international law, especially in the context of dispute settlement. Sharia embraces a unique logic and culture of justice—based on nonconfrontational dispute resolution—as taught by the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. This book explains how the creeds of Islamic dispute resolution shape the Islamic milieu’s views of international law. Is the Islamic legal tradition ab initio incompatible with international law, and how do states of the Islamic milieu view international courts, mediation, and arbitration? Islamic law constitutes an important part of the domestic legal system in many states of the Islamic milieu—Islamic law states—displacing secular law in state governance and affecting these states’ contemporary international dealings. The book analyzes constitutional and sub-constitutional laws in Islamic law states. The answer to the “Islamic law–international law nexus puzzle” lies in the diversity of how secular laws and religious laws fuse in domestic legal systems across the Islamic milieu. These states are not Islamic to the same degree or in the same way. Thus, different international conflict management methods appeal to different states, depending on each one’s domestic legal system. The main claim of the book is that in many instances the Islamic legal tradition points in one direction while Western-based, secularized international law points in another direction. This conflict is partially softened by the reality that the Islamic legal tradition itself has elements fundamentally compatible with modern international law.


2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Wisnu Kumala ◽  
Yaswirman Yaswirman ◽  
Ulfanora Ulfanora

There is a tug of authority in resolving insurance disputes outside the court between the Consumer Dispute Settlement Agency (BPSK) based on Law Nomor 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection with Alternative Dispute Resolution Institutions (LAPS) based on Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 1/POJK.07/2014. This encourages the author to conduct legal research in order to determine the authority of BPSK in resolving insurance disputes as well as the legal consequences of the decision after the issuance of the Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 1/POJK.07/2014 using the statutory approach. This legal research results in the finding that BPSK is still authorized to settle insurance disputes following the issuance of the Financial Services Authority Regulation Number 1/POJK.07/2014, this is based on the provisions of the Lex superior derogat legi inferiori principle. Then there is no legal effect on the BPSK decision after the issuance of the Financial Services Authority Regulation. This is because BPSK's decision has been based on Law Number 8 of 1999 concerning Consumer Protection, whose position is higher than the Regulation of the Financial Services Authority. So there is no need for BPSK to follow the provisions of the regulations whose hierarchy of legislation is lower than the Consumer Protection Act. Therefore BPSK's decision is "final and binding" as explained in Article 54 paragraph 3 of the Consumer Protection Act.


2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 159-172
Author(s):  
Vera Yanti Artega ◽  
Adwani Adwani ◽  
Sanusi Bintang

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan perlindungan hukum internasional terhadap negara yang disadap secara melawan hukum oleh negara lain dan menjelaskan metode penyelesaian sengketa yang dilakukan Indonesia dalam  menyelesaikan konflik antar negara akibat penyadapan yang dilakukan Australia terhadap Indonesia Tahun 2013. Penelitian ini menggunakan jenis metode penelitian hukum yuridis normatif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa hukum internasional belum memberikan perlindungan yang cukup kepada negara yang disadap oleh negara lain. Adapun metode penyelesaian sengketa yang digunakan Indonesia dalam menyelesaikan kasus penyadapan dengan Australia adalah penyelesaian sengketa internasional secara damai melalui cara negosiasi. Oleh karena itu, peraturan mengenai penyadapan lintas negara harus segera dibentuk, sehingga perlindungan hukum terhadap negara yang disadap bisa dilakukan. Serta kedua negara harus membentuk code of conduct. Inter-State Conflict Under International Law International relation between two countries at some time could evoke problems which are caused by the cheating action of one party, such as interception resulting in conflict between them. This study aims to explain the protection of international law against countries that are illegally intercepted by other countries and explain the method of dispute settlement conducted by Indonesia in resolving inter-state conflicts resulting from Australian interception to Indonesia in 2013. This study uses a normative-juridical legal research method, by using legislation, case study , and conceptual approach with library data sources. The result shows that international law has not provided sufficient protection to countries intercepted or tapped by other countries. The method of dispute resolution used by Indonesia in solving wiretapping case with Australia is the peaceful settlement of international disputes through negotiation. Therefore, regulations concerning cross-country intercepting must be established immediately, thus legal protection of the tapped countries could be proceeded, and the two countries must establish a code of conduct.


Author(s):  
Carlos Ricardo Caichiolo

The DSM, or Dispute Settlement Mechanism, in the absence of a judicial body, is the closest representation of a supreme court or judicial institution in a regional bloc or other international organisation. The search for a peaceful settlement of disputes in the international arena had led to the development of the DSM during the 20th and into the 21st century. The DSM acts as an impartial third party, wherein it intervenes in any international conflict to offer feasible solutions for both sides.O MSC, ou Mecanismo de Solução de Controvérsias, na ausência de um órgão judicial, é a representação mais próxima de uma Corte Suprema ou de instituição judiciária em um bloco regionl ou em organização internacional diversa. A busca por um meio pacífico de solução de disputas no meio internacional levou à criação do MSC ao longo dos séculos XX e XXI. O MSC age como um terceiro imparcial, na medida em que ele intervém em conflitos internacionais com o intuito de ofertar soluções possíveis para as partes envolvidas.


Author(s):  
C. В. Ківалов

У статті проаналізовано поняття, сутність та особливості досудового урегулювання адміністративно-правових спорів. Особливу увагу приділено співвідношенню понять «спо­соби, альтернативні правосуддю» й «альтернативне вирішення спорів». Здійснено поділ до­судових способів за такими критеріями: 1) за суб'єктом, що здійснює процедуру вирішення спору: а) державні процедури врегулювання спору; б) недержавні процедури врегулювання спору; 2) за методом врегулювання спору: а) примирювальні (компромісні) процедури; б) правовїдновлювальні процедури; в) змішані процедури. Визначено, що найбільш поши­реними методами досудового вирішення спорів с переговори, посередництво, арбітраж.   The paper analyzes the concept, essence, and characteristics of pre-trial settlement of administrative legal disputes. Particular attention is paid to the relationship between the concepts "methods alternative to justice" and "alternative dispute resolution". The author carries out the classification of pre-trial methods according to the following criteria: 1) by the entity that carries out the procedure for dispute settlement: a) state dispute settlement procedures; b) non-state dispute settlement procedures; 2) by the method of settlement of the dispute: a) conciliation (compromise) procedures; b) procedures for restoration of rights; c) mixed procedures. It is determined that the most common methods of pre-trial dispute resolution are: negotiation, mediation, arbitration.


2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 85-102
Author(s):  
Edim Isua

This paper establishes the fact that Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is evolving in Nigeria. It highlights the growing acceptance of ADR mechanisms for resolution of conflicts in the Nigerian legal system. It talks about the origin and development of the concept of ADR, Arbitration institutions, the “Multi-Door” Courthouse (MDC), the Negotiation & Conflict Management Group (NCMG), ADR agreements, application of ADR mechanisms, as well as the limitations on the use of ADR in Nigeria. In all, this research is an eyeopener to the benefits of ADR in Nigeria and seeks to encourage its full use in the country.


Author(s):  
John Kwame Boateng ◽  
Ernest Darkwa

The chapter explores the dilemma of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and access to justice for women in Ghana. It argues that introduction and use of ADR has contributed to improving access to justice with regards to reducing delays in formal court procedures, cost reduction, time saving, opening spaces for less-resourced individuals and groups, particularly women, to have access to justice. Above all, ADR does bring access to justice systems close to remote areas, serving the needs of disadvantaged individuals including women and others who are most vulnerable. However, the weaknesses and challenges in the formal legal system, coupled with the historical and cultural dynamics of the Ghanaian society, which is patriarchal in nature, have prevented mostly women from reaping the maximum benefits of ADR. Revisiting the challenges of the justice system and the historical and cultural norms of Ghana would help increase and enhance women's access to justice through ADR.


Author(s):  
James Marson ◽  
Katy Ferris

This chapter identifies courts and tribunals as the place where the laws discussed in the previous chapters are interpreted and utilized in the legal system. The jurisdiction of the courts and the personnel within them are described and a comparison is drawn between these forums for the administration of justice. It is important for those in business to be aware of the work of at least one tribunal—the Employment Tribunal, as many employment-related disputes ultimately end up here. Also, the courts in the English legal system, and the increasing use of Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms, are relevant to businesses as they are used either to settle disputes or to avoid them altogether. Because the term ‘court’ is difficult to define in any practical sense, the chapter uses a description of what a court does.


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