Investment Protection Standards and the Rule of Law

The relationship between international investment agreements' substantive standards of treatment and the rule of law is explored in this book, which combines doctrinal analysis and normative assessment. It also discusses the potential of the rule of law as a guidepost for structuring international investment relations and its blind spots.

Format: Hardback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 03 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press

This meticulously edited volume brings together esteemed scholars in the field to delve into the intricate relationship between the substantive standards of treatment enshrined in international investment agreements and the evolving concept of the rule of law, which has become a central principle for both supporters and critics of the investment treaty regime.

Investment Protection Standards and the Rule of Law offers two insightful perspectives. Firstly, it examines the extent to which the substantive standards of treatment can be interpreted as manifestations of the rule of law. Secondly, it addresses the rule-of-law challenges or gaps that arise in, or are created by, the application of these standards. The subject matter is further enriched by combining doctrinal analysis of the core substantive treatment standards with normative assessments of those standards from the perspective of the rule of law.

This book also provides a critical discussion of the potential the rule of law holds as a guiding principle for structuring international investment relations, as well as its blind spots. By exploring these dimensions, the volume contributes to a deeper understanding of the interplay between investment agreements and the rule of law, offering valuable insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners alike.

Weight: 838g
Dimension: 252 x 178 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192864581