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Generally, Sports Governing Bodies should not be subject to judicial review as it is a private body. The same was held by the Court of Appeal in the case of R v. Disciplinary Committee of the Jockey Club, ex parte Aga Khan. This article discusses the reasons why the Sports Governing Bodies that always should be subject to judicial review. Furthermore, the accessibility of the judicial review in another jurisdiction and in contradiction of the other self-regulatory organisations proposes that ...

In 2020, Postdigital Science and Education published ‘Teaching in the Age of Covid-19’ (Jandrić et al. 2020) which is a collection of short testimonies and workspace photographs submitted in the first half of 2020. In numbers, the collection consists of 81 textual testimonies and 80 workspace photographs submitted by 84 authors from 19 countries: USA (13), UK (11), China (9), India (7), Australia (7), New Zealand (7), Denmark (6), Sweden (6), Croatia (5), Canada (2), Spain (2), Nigeria (2)...

Scholarly discourse on the rule of law has become more open toward interdisciplinary endeavors, making the rule of law an ever more ubiquitous point of reference. In the European Union, the rule of law is becoming the most frequently publicly discussed “EU value” from among those listed in the EU Treaties, surpassing even democracy and human rights. Why is the rule of law of such an interest? This contribution argues that the rule of law as a concept, more than democracy or human rights, can ...

In this study, indoor dust samples were collected from 40 houses in Shiraz; Iran, and analyzed to determine 16 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) using Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The study participants completed the questionnaires consisting of a series of questions for collecting information about symptoms of sick building syndrome and parameters affecting PAHs concentrations (including traffic congestion in the area, floor level, house renovation, building age, etc.)...

Sundarban is the world’s largest contiguous mangrove forest but is under threat from anthropogenic interventions. Plantations are the favored method to restore degraded mudflats. In this study, ecological functional soil indicators (available N, soil organic C, available P, salinity) and service (Blue carbon pool) of the iteroparous tree Avicennia marina (Forssk.) Vierh. (Acanthaceae family), plantation has been compared with a natural mudflat dominated by mangrove semelparous grass Proteresi...

The world relies on authentic research that guides legislation, policy formulations, and governmental and corporate actions. Therefore, researchers globally should be aware of academic integrity and publication ethics. This research delved into plagiarism that severely undermines any scientific study. It explores the relationship between adverse attitudes (attitudes that favor plagiarism) and plagiaristic behavior. We probed deeper into the theories of planned behavior, reasoned action, and e...

The electronic media which was developed in the 20th century as a fast means of communication and entertainment has spawned in our times many social platforms like Twitter, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram, etc. which, like rebellious children, are challenging the parent. Propelled by artificial intelligence, these platforms now seek to mould human mind and perception. Literature, which was so far considered an innocuous means to provide aesthetic pleasure and fulfil man’s search for truth is no...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's brief interaction with Chinese President Xi Jinping aroused much curiosity in India. Many did not find it appropriate and wanted Modi to maintain a stern face. But come to think of it, does not the interaction reflect our national ambivalence with regard to relations with China?

Child marriage is an ever-persisting human rights issue that has been addressed multiple times. However, despite the existing international frameworks and theoretical deliberation, the practice still continues to thrive across the globe. This presents suitable ground for a review of the causes of child marriage. This paper reviews such causes in two parts, the first being a review of the existing international framework, followed by a review of factors that lead to child marriage. Additionall...

This article draws parallel between Crawford and Third World Approach of International Law (TWAIL)’s position of “sovereign equality of states” that has been the defining characteristic of the international system. Both TWAIL and Crawford have underscored the importance of “sovereign equality of states” in international law, specifically for states who may not have equitable resources or power in comparison to the most powerful states that can be seen through the abject poverty faced by these...

The purpose of this contribution is to critically scrutinize prominent reactions to two key innovative components introduced by the European Union (EU) institutions at the Conference on the Future of Europe (CoFoE) in 2021–2022: the CoFoE Plenary and the European Citizens’ Panels. These components were at the heart of what has been considered a unique deliberative (quasi)constitutional experiment aimed at ‘ending sleepwalking’ characterized by low trust and engagement between EU citizens and ...

The general understanding of the fair and equitable treatment ( FET) standard in investment arbitration is that it is all-encompassing. However, a new dimension has recently emerged relating to claims raised before investment tribunals on the grounds of violation of human rights. In the above backdrop, this article investigates the relationship and alleged legal fragmentation between investment arbitration and human rights norms while viewing it from the lens of the FET standard. Part I of th...