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Independence and impartiality of arbitrators in investor-state arbitration: perceived problems and possible solutions
EJIL: Talk! | 4-Apr-2019
The principle that adjudicators must be independent and impartial is at the core of any adjudicatory mechanism. It plays an important role in Investor-State arbitration, where arbitrators typically sit for a short amount of time and are not career judges.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS , UNCITRAL
Lettre des titulaires de mandats au titre de procédures spéciales des Nations Unies au GT III de la CNUDCI sur la réforme de l’ISDS
UNCITRAL | 3-Apr-2019
Nous souhaiterions exprimer notre préoccupation générale face au fait que les accords internationaux d’investissement (AII) et leur mécanisme de RDIE se sont souvent révélés incompatibles avec le droit international relatif aux droits de l’homme et la primauté du droit.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS , UNCITRAL
UN special procedures mandate holders’ letter to UNCITRAL WG III on ISDS reform
UNCITRAL | 3-Apr-2019
We wish to express our overarching concerns that international investment agreements and their ISDS mechanism have often proved to be incompatible with international human rights law and the rule of law.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS , UNCITRAL
Carta de los titulares de mandatos de los procedimientos especiales de las Naciones Unidas al GT III de la CNUDMI sobre la reforma de la ISDS
UNCITRAL | 3-Apr-2019
Quisiéremos expresar nuestra preocupación principal de que los acuerdos internacionales de inversión y su mecanismo del ISDS han demostrado a menudo ser incompatibles con el derecho internacional de los derechos humanos y el estado de derecho.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS , UNCITRAL
Los tratados de inversión y los ISDS II
El Salto Diario | 1-Apr-2019
En esta segunda parte abordamos los problemas de los tratados de inversión y los ISDS, ofreciendo varios ejemplos de su presencia en la Unión Europea, incluyendo la delicada situación de España, que se sitúa entre los países más demandados de nuestro entorno.
keywords: energy , EU , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Spain
Reforming investment dispute settlement: A stocktaking
UNCTAD | 1-Apr-2019
Investor-State dispute settlement continues to be controversial, spurring debate in the investment and development community and the public at large. States are responding to challenges and concerns surrounding ISDS through different avenues.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS
Kingsgate prepares for legal challenge to mine closure
Bangkok Post | 1-Apr-2019
The Australian mining company Kingsgate Consolidated, armed with a US$55-million insurance payout for the closure of its gold mine in Thailand, says it now has the financial means to pursue its arbitration case against the Thai government.
keywords: Australia , investor-state disputes | ISDS , mining , Thailand
Indonesia wins $469 mn arbitration case against Indian metal firm IMFA
Business Standard | 1-Apr-2019
Indonesia has won a $469 million arbitration case against India’s Metal Ferro and Alloys Ltd (IMFA) after nearly four years of court battles
keywords: India , Indonesia , investor-state disputes | ISDS
Investor–State Dispute Settlement reform talks resume at UNCITRAL
IISD | 1-Apr-2019
The next meeting of a United Nations working group debating options for reforming investor–state dispute settlement (ISDS) will take place in New York from April 1 to 5.
keywords: investor-state disputes | ISDS , reformed ISDS , UNCITRAL
Australia - Hong Kong investment agreement
| 31-Mar-2019
As released by the Australian Government
keywords: Australia , BITs (texts of) , Hong Kong , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS