Towards a Human-Centred International Law: Self-Determination and the Structure of the International Legal System
Journal: Durham e-Theses (Durham University)
Year: 2017

In recent years a number of scholars (most notably Anne Peters, Christian Tomuschat, Ruti Teitel and AntÃ´nio Augusto CanÃ§ado Trindade) have identified an ongoing process of change in the international legal systemâs relationship with individuals and groups of individuals. That change has been referred to as a humanisation of international law. This thesis contributes to that area of study by offering an account of the deep level changes to the foundations of the international legal system, w