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Life Sciences
Research on life sciences published by scientists at Northwestern University
March 29th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "Under standard international jurisdictional rules, nations can only prosecute conduct with which they have some connection. However, under the growing doctrine of universal jurisdiction (''UJ''), nations have the right to punish certain crimes despite having no relation to the offense." "Universal jurisdiction is thus like a very liberal standing rule, one that allows anyone to litigate the legality of particular conduct, without requiring a concrete injury. Drawing on the economic analysis of standing rules, this article shows how UJ's broad grant of jurisdictional entitlements can create inefficiencies-results that...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2008-03-29)
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