Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Murphy, Ray"
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Allies and enemies, past and present: An analysis of the rationale for the development of universal jurisdiction over serious crimes under international law
Adanan, Amina (2017-11-08)Universal jurisdiction is a type of extraterritorial jurisdiction in international law. It permits any State to prosecute persons accused of committing certain abuses regardless of where the offence occurred and irrespective ... -
Chinese policy towards UN intervention and peacekeeping: a case study
Yang, Bochao (2016-03-15)This research investigates the revision of China’s foreign policy in respect to the application of the principle of non-intervention when participating in UN interventions. It achieves this through a detailed examination ... -
The Exhumation of Mass Graves by International Criminal Tribunals: Nuremberg, the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda
O'Brien, Eadaoin (2011-10-28)This thesis is a study on the practice of mass grave exhumation in the context of international criminal law, and more specifically as employed by international criminal tribunals. The primary institutions of focus are the ... -
Gender equality in UN peacekeeping: Fact or fiction? A review of the implementation of UNSCR 1325 via gender mainstreaming in three UN operations
Corcoran, Sally Anne (NUI Galway, 2022-04-26)The year 2020 marked the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325, on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The resolution recognised the invaluable role women play in the prevention and resolution of ... -
An investigation of the relationship between international law, international politics and the state using Syria as a case study
Sweeney, Caroline (NUI Galway, 2018-11-20)The thesis investigates the relationship between international law, international politics and the state using Syria as a case study. Syria was chosen because it has historically been the site of regional and international ... -
Ordinary business and international criminal responsibility: contributions to international crimes by means of neutral conduct
Bitorsoli, Marta (NUI Galway, 2023-06-26)International crimes are inherently collective offences. They result from collusion and cooperation between political, military (or paramilitary), and often economic actors. Thus, it can be said that there are three ... -
The Prohibition of Environmental Damage during the Conduct of Hostilities in Non-International Armed Conflict
Smith, Tara (2013-05-09)This thesis examines the adequacy of the laws of armed conflict to prohibit environmental damage in non-international armed conflict. The overall conclusions is that the laws of armed conflict are not adequate in this ... -
The saints are coming: The evolution of humanitarian-intervention in international law and state practice
Moran, Cian (NUI Galway, 2022-06-10)Abstract In recent times, humanitarian-intervention has been prominent in the minds not just of academics, but also policy makers and the public. 1 It is a truism that people should be protected from abuse but exactly ...