Description: SAIELN hosted the third biennial conference on Food Security and International Law: Critical and Interdisciplinary Perspectives on 19th – 20th December 2022 in Kochi, Kerala. The conference provided a platform for experts, policymakers, lawyers, academics, economists, and civil society partners to exchange views on the multifaceted challenges of food security including the permanent solution on public stockholding at the WTO, developing country perspectives regarding food security, the role of blue economy, sustainable development, litigating food security etc. The two-day conference was organised in association with the National University of Advanced Legal Studies, the Centre for Trade and Investment Law, the Centre for WTO Studies and IIFT, as part of the curriculum under the WTO Chairs Programme. Renowned institutions like Durham University, the University of Portsmouth and the University of Wollongong provided academic and financial support to the conference.
Description: South Asia International Economic Law Network in association with Centre for Trade and Investment Law and Centre for WTO Studies organised a Paper Presentation on “The Impact of NAFTA 2.0 on the Dairy Industry in Quebec” by Dr. Kenneth Holland Professor & Dean (Academics, Research & International Affairs) at Jindal Global Law School and President Emeritus of the American University of Afghanistan on 19 October 2022 at 12:00 PM at 8th Floor, NAFED House, New Delhi. Dr. James J. Nedumpara, Professor and Head, Centre for Trade and Investment Law was the moderator and Dr. Sachin Kumar Sharma, Associate Professor, Centre for WTO Studies was discussant of the event. The concluding remarks was delivered by Dr. Leila Choukroune, Professor, University of Portsmouth.
IMPACT OF NAFTA 2.0 ON THE DAIRY INDUSTRY IN QUEBEC_Paper Presentation PDF
23-24 November 2021 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm (AEST) and 8:00 am - 4:00 pm (IST)
The Australia-India Free Trade Agreement Conference is organised by Transnational Law and Policy Centre, University of Wollongong, Australia,
Centre for India Australia Studies, Jindal Global University, India, Centre for Trade and Investment Law, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade,
India, Asia Pacific Research Centre, University of Newcastle, Australia and South Asia International Economic Law Network, New Delhi.
This conference will bring together policy makers, academics, and other stakeholders from Australia,
India and beyond to explore the development of the Australia-India Free Trade Agreement.
Panels and keynotes will discuss and deliberate on a range of trade negotiation issues: services,
migration, climate, gender, digital trade, financial services, electronic commerce, IP education, investment and dispute settlement.
26 July 2021 6-7 P.M. (IST)
CTIL in collaboration with South Asia International Economic Law Network will be conducting a virtual discussion on: " THE EU-CBAM PROPOSAL : OPTIONS IMPLICATIONS AND THE WAY FORWARD.
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11 MAY 2021
On Tuesday 11 May 2021 at 2pm BST, Professor Leïla Choukroune and Professor James J. Nedumpara launched a new textbook published by Cambridge University Press entitled International Economic Law: Text, Cases and Materials. The authors presented and discussed the contents of their book as part of a virtual launch event.
The textbook, available in June 2021, is an examination of the core principles, landmark disputes, and modern developments in IEL reflecting a global approach.
18 NOVEMBER 2020
SAIELN organised a webinar in partnership with the University of Portsmouth in its 28th session of the All University Interdisciplinary Webinar Series, on 18 November 2020, at 2 PM (UK time).
Titled ‘Mediating Justice: Expertise and Independence in Judicial and Non-Judicial Contemporary Settings’, the webinar featured retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, Justice B.N. Srikrishna, discussing expertise and independence in judicial and non-judicial contemporary settings with Professor Leïla Choukroune, Professor of International Law and Director of the University of Portsmouth.
Justice Srikrishna recalled his unique legal career and reflected upon issues of justice and rights in a comparative fashion. He deliberated upon the events leading up to his career as a lawyer, his appointment as a judge at the Bombay High Court and subsequently, the Supreme Court of India, and his key roles as an expert presiding over commissions dealing with complex socio-political issues. This included his roles heading the Commission that investigated the 1992-93 Bombay riots, the Sixth Central Pay Commission, and the Committee on Data Protection, among others. He also contemplated his interest in Indian culture and philosophy and how this has informed his approach to his work.
13 January 2020
South Asia International Economic Law Network, The Centre for Trade and Investment Law and University of Wollongong, Australia organised a talk by Prof. Markus Wanger, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Wollongong on “The Future of Trade Dispute Settlement: WTO Panels and The New Plurilateralism”. The event was chaired by Prof. Abhijit Das, Head and Professor, Centre for WTO Studies and the talk was followed by enlightening inputs from Dr. (Mrs.) Vijaya Katti, Professor and Dean, Administration (Academics) and HOD (Economics & Trade Policy), Dr. Ram Upendra Das, Head and Professor, Centre for Regional Studies and Dr. James Nedumpara, Head and Professor, CTIL. The event concluded with a question-and-answers sessions where the audience posed some deep and thoughtful questions which were answered by the brilliant experts gathered. It can be said with some conviction that a broader understanding of the events at the WTO and the “new plurilateralism” was achieved by those gathered.
25 November 2019
The launch of the Special Issue of the Manchester Journal of the International Economic Law was organized by SAIELN in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth, CTIL and CITEL. Dr. Manoj Pant, Director, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi, was the Chief Guest. The launch included informative presentations by some of the contributors to the issue, namely, Dr. James J Nedumpara, Dr. Sai Ramani Garimella, and Prof. Leila Choukroune.
06 September 2019
The session began with a welcome address from Dr. James Nedumpara, who provided a brief background to the current crisis facing the WTO Appellate Body. This was followed by a keynote address by Prof. Picker, who shared insights from these workshops, the methodology of the studies, and some possibilities that were debated in them.
July 28, 2019
Keynote address given by Smt. J. Mercykutty Amma, Hon'ble Minister for Fisheries, Harbour Development & Cashew Industry, Govt. Of Kerala and remarks given by Sri. S. Venkatesapathy, Ms. Gayatri Nair, Prof. Mukesh Bhatnagar and Prof. James J. Nedumpara.
July 28, 2019
Concluding keynote address given by Ambassador Anup Kumar Mudgal putting the conference in context, remarks given by co-chairs Prof. James & Prof. Leila on the keynote address and concluding remarks on the conference by Anupal Dasgupta, Joint Secy., SAIELN
July 27, 2019
Dr. Christy Fernandez, Chairman, KSIDCL, gave the inaugural address, speaking on the fundamentals of blue economy. He emphasized on the need for creating awareness towards an inclusive decision making. Dr. Ravi Raman, Member, KSPB spoke on Non-Tariff Measures as the major constraints faced by the developing economies and the scope for intensifying regional trade. Prof. Peter Van den Bossche, Former WTO Appellate Body Member and President, Society of International Economic Law gave a video address. He emphasized on the need for adopting an integrationist approach among the different streams of law and policy making.
June 26, 2019
Mr. Velmust, Founding Partner, VVGB Advocaten, Brussels, explained the nuances in the recent developments in the anti-dumping and countervailing regulations of the European Union.
June 18, 2019
Mr. Bohanes, Senior Counsel, Advisory Centre on WTO Law, Geneva, presented an astute summary of the issues raised and arguments advanced under the TBT and TRIPs Agreement in the Australia plain packaging dispute.
June 14, 2019
Mr. Appleton, Founding Partner, Appleton Luff, Geneva, talked about how the loss of common good namely WTO's dispute settlement system will affect India and highlighted its importance in global governance.
June 11, 2019
Mr. van den Bossche, Former Appellate Body Member, WTO, presented a talk on the existential crisis in the WTO dispute settlement with the Appellate Body being reduced to one member.
February 27, 2019
This discussion session focused on the current approach to the US Trade Policy captured in the phrase, ‘Free’, ‘Fair’ and ‘Reciprocal’ trade; and its possible implications for the US and the global economy at large.p>
January 29, 2019
The Panel discussion was held on "Shaping the Future of WTO". The crisis with regard to the functioning of the Appellate Body was the key point of contention. Many options were explored and a comination of approches were discussed for strengthening the WTO and preserving the WTO dispute settlement system.The discussants stressed on the importance of a working Appellate Body to establish a rule-based discipline in the WTO.
November 22, 2018 | NTH Complex, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
Panel discussion on issues relating to BRI while also addressing the development of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership given that one of the main focus of the BRI is to practice its peripheral diplomacy in South Asia.
November 20, 2018 | CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
Discussion session certain recent developments in the sphere of International trade such as the renegotiation of NAFTA 2.0, the making of United States-Mexico-Canada agreement and the future of mega-regional trade agreements.
September 25, 2018 | CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
Discussion session on the legal nuances of the decision of the arbitral panel in the dispute concerning Guatemala’s breach of labour clause in CAFTA-DR, 2017, it is the first instance in which a labour law complaint has been adjudicated under an FTA.
September 4, 2018 | CRIT Conference Hall, NAFED House, Ashram Chowk, New Delhi
The WTO Appellate Body decision in Indonesia-Safeguards deals with what constitutes a ‘safeguard measure’ under Article XIX of the GATT and the Safeguards Agreement. In light of the same, the panel discussed the impact of the unilateral actions of the United States’ i.e., the Section 232 tariffs.
April 05, 2018 | Nalanda, IIFT, NEW DELHI
Discussion session on the entry of foreign law firms into India and on the implications of the recent Supreme Court decision A.K. Balaji v. Union of India on the future of Indian legal services sector.
December 19, 2017 | NTH Complex, New Delhi
Given the increasing number of investment arbitration cases and their attached criticism of their abusive use, a discussion session on the current ISDS crisis and also initiated discussions for a suitable and possibly new ISDS system in South Asia and India, in particular.
December 11, 2017 | NTH Complex, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi
Discussion session the legal nuances of the WTO panel decision in EU-PET (Pakistan), 2017 with respect to the SCM Agreement and in light of the same, its impact on practices adopted by Indian and other investigating agencies vis-à-vis their evidence mechanism.
October 16, 2017 | Nalanda, IIFT, NEW DELHI
Discussion session on the new geometry of trade in reflecting upon the engines and actors of the WTO with a special focus on the expected positive outcomes of globalisation for the emerging and developing world and South Asia in particular.
18 November 2020, at 2 PM (UK time).
SAIELN is organizing a webinar in partnership with the University of Portsmouth in its 28th session of All University Interdisciplinary Webinar Series on 18 November 2020, at 2 PM (UK time). The Webinar is titled ‘Mediating Justice: Expertise and Independence in Judicial and Non-Judicial Contemporary Settings’. Former Indian Supreme Court Judge, Justice B.N. Srikrishna will be joining the event and will give a talk on the expertise and independence in judicial and non-judicial contemporary settings. From 1993 to 1998 he presided over the "Srikrishna Commission", which investigated the 1992-93 Bombay riots. His independence and expertise have been recognised in a large variety of judicial and non-judicial settings. Rapporteur to the government of India on issues of arbitration, data protection or finances, he has been able to bring together scholars and practitioners of different backgrounds and opinions. In his conversation with Professor Leila Choukroune, he will also recall his unique legal career and reflect upon issues of justice and rights in a comparative fashion.
All are welcomed to join the talk by registering on Eventbrite or simply click on the Webex link.
