CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT: International Law as a Mechanism for Justice

International Law Association British Branch Spring Conference
International Law as a Mechanism for Justice
Location: University of Essex, Colchester Campus.
Dates: Friday 29 and Saturday 30 May 2015.

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