Science and the precautionary principle in international courts and tribunals :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
expert evidence, burden of proof and finality /
First Statement of Responsibility
Caroline E. Foster
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Cambridge University Press,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2011
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
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xxiii, 375 p. ;
Dimensions
24 cm
SERIES
Series Title
Cambridge studies in international and comparative law
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-364) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Co-operation between disputing parties -- Methods for taking expert evidence in scientific disputes -- The role of adjudicators and the role of experts -- Getting to the heart of the rules on burden of proof -- Reversing the burden of proof to give effect to the precautionary principle -- Finality, revision and nullity in scientific cases -- Reassessment proceedings and res judicata