MJIL is a student-run law journal published by the University of Michigan Law School
In January, Thailand rejoined the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).[1] After working with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Thailand is no stranger to the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). However, its return to the UNHRC term coincided with the… Read More
India, as the world’s largest democracy and a signatory to key international human rights instruments, has committed to upholding the rights of children, particularly in conflict zones. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and its Optional Protocol on the involvement of children in armed conflict bind… Read More
In 2018, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), now referred to as World Athletics, adopted restrictive rules for women with naturally higher testosterone levels participating in international races.[1] To maintain eligibility in the women’s category of select middle-distance track events, athletes with testosterone levels above the… Read More
Multinational corporations have long been able to hide behind the shield of legal personhood, escaping meaningful consequences for the violations of human rights they perpetrate. The first international criminal tribunal, the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, failed to extend the threshold of culpability from natural persons to legal persons. Read More
Almost 200 years since Lord Elgin shipped outcrops of the Acropolis to London, the Parthenon Marbles[1] may soon return to Greece.[2] Such a historic agreement between the Greek government and British Museum illustrates the growing public and political pressure for returning cultural artifacts… Read More
In September 2000, an investigative television program revealed disturbing footage of Malian workers on Côte d’Ivoire’s cocoa farms, marking the first time consumers faced the industry’s exploitation, igniting calls for government and corporate action.[1] Together, Ghana and Côte d’ Ivoire, both countries supply about 60-70% of the… Read More
Often hailed as a “worldwide success,” the Convention on the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is among the most widely accepted treaties in international law, with 97 states party to the Agreement.[1] Despite its widespread adoption, contracting parties are not as keen on the treaty, with many… Read More
Introduction While mandatory human rights due diligence (“MHRDD”) laws represent a step forward, civil liability alone is insufficient to address severe and systematic human rights abuses committed by corporations,[1] particularly in conflict-affected regions.[2] To ensure accountability, criminal liability should complement civil measures,[3]… Read More
Europe faces unprecedented pressures to its food ecosystem. With looming environmental threats, Europe needs to adapt in the way it produces food, while simultaneously avoiding risks to public health. The European Union, which has robust, binding food regulations on member states, and is replete with agencies to gather information… Read More
Under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), States are obligated to consistently advocate for women’s employment rights.[1] However, as the issue of sweatshops hampers efforts to protect these rights for women, it is time to allow for an expansion of… Read More
