Marc Weller

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Marc Weller is Professor of International Law in the University of Cambridge and Director of the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law. He is the editor of the forthcoming Handbook on the Use of Force in International Law (Oxford University Press). He practises at Doughty Street Chambers.

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Marc Weller considers the latest development in Ukraine v Russia

As the court orders Israel to prevent genocidal acts, Marc Weller analyses the decision, the response & its implications

Beyond the dark headlines & predictions, could Israel use this moment of great moral & military strength to achieve a real reordering of the Middle East? Marc Weller & Malik Dahlan

Will Labour’s plan for the UK’s future defeat Scotland’s drive towards independence? Marc Weller weighs up the proposals of the Brown Commission

The Supreme Court has ruled that a second referendum on Scottish independence cannot go ahead without Westminster’s permission: Marc Weller examines its judgment

Holyrood & Westminster: a consensual divorce? With talk of Scottish independence back on the table, Marc Weller examines the legality of the routes available

Does President Putin’s denial of the right of Ukraine to exist represent an attempt to revive the use of force as an acceptable tool of national policy? Marc Weller reports

Marc Weller outlines why & how he believes the US bungled the Iran sanctions snapback

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Marc Weller

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Kadie Bennett, Anthony Collins

Osborne Clarke—Lara Burch

Keoghs—Louise Jackson & Katie Everson