About the event
The principle of non-intervention is one of the most venerable principles of international law. Although not expressly mentioned in the Charter of the United Nations, at least as an inter-state prohibition, the principle currently appears in a plethora of treaties and UN General Assembly resolutions and has been invoked by states of all geographical and political denominations. Despite this, the determination of its exact content has remained an enigma.
In his new book, International Law and the Principle of Non-Intervention: History, Theory, and Interactions with Other Principles, Marco Roscini solves this enigma by exploring what constitutes an 'intervention' in international law and when interventions are unlawful. Through a comprehensive survey of primary documents and of over 200 cases of intervention from the mid-18th century to the present day, as well as an extensive literature search, the book provides an in-depth analysis of the principle of non-intervention which links it to fundamental notions of international law, including sovereignty, use of force, self-determination, and human rights protection.
In this book launch, leading experts will discuss the book’s main findings with Professor Roscini, including the key legal questions regarding how the principle of non-intervention formed and developed, what it protects, and its application in cyberspace.
Marco Roscini is a Professor of International Law at the University of Westminster and Swiss Chair of International Humanitarian Law at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. The book is published by Oxford University Press.
Moderator
- Dr Marco Longobardo, Reader in International Law, University of Westminster
Panelists
- Sir Michael Wood, KCMG KC, Twenty Essex, London
- Dr Megan Donaldson, Associate Professor, UCL
- Harriet Moynihan, Associate Fellow, International Law Programme, Chatham House
- Prof Marco Roscini, Professor of International Law, University of Westminster; Swiss IHL Chair, Geneva Academy
Location
Portland Hall, Westminster Law School, 4-12 Little Titchfield Street, London W1W 7BY
