Amicus curiae participation in international courts and investment arbitration tribunals is increasing despite lack of clarity on the concept's nature, function, and added value in international dispute settlement. Astrid Wiik examines the laws and practices of amicus curiae to assess the concept's status quo, and to determine if it meets expectations. Does it infuse proceedings with alternative views and the public interest? Does it increase the legitimacy and transparency of international dispute settlement, or the coherence of international law? Or does it derail the proceedings at the...
Amicus curiae participation in international courts and investment arbitration tribunals is increasing despite lack of clarity on the concept's nature...