International Law and Developing Countries: Essays in Honour of Kamal Hossain

Nico Schrijver , Philippe Sands , Sharif Bhuiyan

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This book celebrates Kamal Hossain’s lifelong and significant contribution to the development of international law and the cause of developing countries. It brings together an interview with Hossain by the editors, and thirteen essays written in his honour by scholars representing a wide spectrum of expertise in international law. The interview provides an introduction to the rich and varied life of a statesman, a drafter of his country’s constitution, and an acclaimed constitutional and international lawyer. The subjects covered in the essays include the new international economic order (NIEO), human rights, counter-terrorism, climate change, oil and gas law, arbitration, law of the sea, international trade law and judicial reform. These essays offer important perspectives on the issues addressed.

Nico Schrijver

Nico Schrijver is Professor of International Law at Leiden University and a Senator in the Dutch house of parliament. He authored many books, including Sovereignty over Natural Resources (Cambridge University Press, 1997), The Evolution of Sustainable Development in International Law (Brill, 2008) and Development without Destruction (Indiana University Press, 2010).

Philippe Sands

Philippe Sands, QC, is Professor of Law at University College London and a Barrister at Matrix Chambers. He authored many books, including Principles of International Environmental Law (3rd edn., Cambridge University Press, 2012), Lawless World (Penguin, 2005) and Torture Team (Penguin, 2008).

Sharif Bhuiyan

Sharif Bhuiyan, LLM, PhD, University of Cambridge, is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh and a Partner at the law firm, Dr Kamal Hossain & Associates. He is the author of National Law in WTO Law (Cambridge University Press, 2007). Philippe Sands, QC, is Professor of Law at University College London and a Barrister at Matrix Chambers. He authored many books, including Principles of International Environmental Law (3rd edn., Cambridge University Press, 2012), Lawless World (Penguin, 2005) and Torture Team (Penguin, 2008). Nico Schrijver is Professor of International Law at Leiden University and a Senator in the Dutch house of parliament. He authored many books, including Sovereignty over Natural Resources (Cambridge University Press, 1997), The Evolution