First meeting of States Parties to the TPNW and beyond: Implementing Articles 6 and 7 – some comments, expectations and proposals

Prof. Manfred Mohr[1] and Prof. Daniel Rietiker[2] 2 December 2021 The authors[1] submit the following observations as independent experts in private capacity. This document has been submitted to the Government of Kazakhstan in view of consultations on Articles 6 and 7 TPNW in preparation for the first meeting of States Parties to the TPNW, to…

Analysis of the ECtHR’s Nuclear-related Jurisprudence

Tsubasa Shinohara† A. Introduction The Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapon (TPNW) was adopted on 7 July 2017 by the United Nations conference to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination from 27 to 31 March and 15 June to 7 July 2017. It has already entered into…

Le Traite d’interdiction des armes nucléaires: quelques considérations juridiques et analyse de la question de savoir si la Suisse peut ratifier ce traité?

Tsubasa Shinohara† Introduction Le Traité sur l’interdiction des armes nucléaires (TIAN) a été adopté le 7 juillet 2017 par la Conférence des Nations Unies pour la négociation d’un instrument juridiquement contraignant visant à interdire les armes nucléaires en vue de leur élimination complète, qui a eu lieu à New York. En ce moment, il est…

L’analyse de la jurisprudence pertinente pour le désarmement nucléaire dans le cadre juridique du Traité sur l’interdiction des armes nucléaires (TIAN)

By Tsubasa Shinohara (Master of Law, University of Meiji, Candidate of Master in Law, Lausanne University) – The author expresses his personal opinions. Introduction En 2017, un nouveau traité a été créé par la communauté internationale pour le désarmement nucléaire : Le traité sur l’interdiction des armes nucléaires (ci-après le TIAN) a été approuvé le 7…

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child celebrates its 30th anniversary: An instrument that remains relevant, including to asses the right to health after the 2011 Fukushima disaster

Dr.iur. Daniel Rietiker[1] Introduction By adoption of UNGA Resolution 44/25 of 20 November 1989, the Convention on the rights of the child (CRC) was established. It therefore celebrates its 30th anniversary these days.[2] Today, nearly all Governments – to the exclusion of the USA – have pledged to respect, protect and promote those rights.[3] This…

Interpretation of Articles 11 and 97 of the Japanese Constitution – do they guarantee effective rights to “future generations”?

Guest post by Tsubasa Shinohara† Outline Introduction Common understanding of Articles 11 and 97 The meaning of the term “future generations” for nuclear disarmament Conclusions Introduction The Japanese Constitution contains some important provisions, in particular Articles 11 and 97, using the term “future generations”. On the basis of those Articles, some scholars have justified their…

“Der INF-Vertrag vor dem Aus. Jetzt Atomwaffen ächten, das Recht auf Frieden entwickeln“

Referat in Stuttgart, 3. Mai 2019, anlässlich der Jahresversammlung von IPPNW Deutschland Dr.iur. Daniel Rietiker[1] Sehr geehrter Herr Bürgermeister, sehr geehrte Frau Pastorin, sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, Ich möchte mich zuerst ganz herzlich bei IPPNW Deutschland, insbesondere Frau Inga Blum, für die nette Einladung bedanken. Es ist für mich als Schweizer Jurist eine Freude…

Too much policy, not enough law: US suspension and potential withdrawal from the INF Treaty is not only unwise, but also problematic under international law

Dr.iur. Daniel Rietiker[1] Introduction The announcement of 1st of February 2019 on the suspension and potential withdrawal by the USA from the Treaty on the elimination of intermediate-range and shorter-range missiles (hereafter: INF Treaty), a key instrument with Russia that has been a centerpiece of European security since the Cold War, followed by Russia’s prompt…