Evelyne Schmid
@evelyneschmid.bsky.social
Prof internat’l law Uni Lausanne, #ilspUNIL. Books: http://bit.ly/ESCRinICL, human rights / int'l treaties at the subnational level; I work on omissions, state resp, corporate capture & climate, and I #staygrounded
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June 6, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Excited to see our #ilspUNIL book at #slsa2025 and to meet Josephine Taylor, the commissioning editor, and Dave Cowan, series editor, in person! The book (OA: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...) is a socio-legal study on the life of human rights treaty obligations at the subnational / local levels.
April 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Excited to see our #ilspUNIL book at #slsa2025 and to meet Josephine Taylor, the commissioning editor, and Dave Cowan, series editor, in person! The book (OA: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...) is a socio-legal study on the life of human rights treaty obligations at the subnational / local levels.
Looking forward to meet researchers and learn about methods at #SLSA2025! I will speak today at 3pm on the Swiss climate case and narrative battles and at 4:45pm on the results of a multiyear socio-legal project on international human rights treaties at the subnational/local level #ilspUNIL.
April 15, 2025 at 8:05 AM
So DOGE destroyed some of my work. The USIP Truth Commission Digital Collection - a key website in the field of #transitionaljustice - is no longer. I am gravely concerned for USIP staff and the general public who no longer benefits from insights and competence of the Institute.
March 20, 2025 at 11:40 AM
So DOGE destroyed some of my work. The USIP Truth Commission Digital Collection - a key website in the field of #transitionaljustice - is no longer. I am gravely concerned for USIP staff and the general public who no longer benefits from insights and competence of the Institute.
Happy New Year! The newest academic spam I receive is now coming from 'bilpublishing'. I first read 'bill publishing', read: invoice and thought they were imitating @degruyterbrill.bsky.social . I wish you, the world and the planet a peaceful 2025. And also a healthy use of the delete key. 🚮
January 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Happy New Year! The newest academic spam I receive is now coming from 'bilpublishing'. I first read 'bill publishing', read: invoice and thought they were imitating @degruyterbrill.bsky.social . I wish you, the world and the planet a peaceful 2025. And also a healthy use of the delete key. 🚮
2024 saw the publication of the results of my research project on international (human rights) treaties at the subnational / local level. What happens if lower levels should legislate? One of the two books is featured in the @fletcherschool.bsky.social newsletter. fletcher.tufts.edu/news-events/...
December 17, 2024 at 8:46 PM
2024 saw the publication of the results of my research project on international (human rights) treaties at the subnational / local level. What happens if lower levels should legislate? One of the two books is featured in the @fletcherschool.bsky.social newsletter. fletcher.tufts.edu/news-events/...
50 years ago, Switzerland ratified the European Convention on #humanrights #ECHR. At the time, 🇨🇭was the last member state to join, but at least it did some homework before ratification (such as: allowing women to vote at the federal level in 1971!). serval.unil.ch/en/notice/se... 🧵
November 29, 2024 at 8:30 AM
50 years ago, Switzerland ratified the European Convention on #humanrights #ECHR. At the time, 🇨🇭was the last member state to join, but at least it did some homework before ratification (such as: allowing women to vote at the federal level in 1971!). serval.unil.ch/en/notice/se... 🧵
The Biden statement about the
#ICC arrest warrants is outrageous for international law. States set up an international court. That court does its work & finds reasonable grounds that crimes against humanity &war crimes are committed by Gallant, #Netanyahu, #Putin and others. Compare the reactions:
#ICC arrest warrants is outrageous for international law. States set up an international court. That court does its work & finds reasonable grounds that crimes against humanity &war crimes are committed by Gallant, #Netanyahu, #Putin and others. Compare the reactions:
November 24, 2024 at 8:44 AM
The Biden statement about the
#ICC arrest warrants is outrageous for international law. States set up an international court. That court does its work & finds reasonable grounds that crimes against humanity &war crimes are committed by Gallant, #Netanyahu, #Putin and others. Compare the reactions:
#ICC arrest warrants is outrageous for international law. States set up an international court. That court does its work & finds reasonable grounds that crimes against humanity &war crimes are committed by Gallant, #Netanyahu, #Putin and others. Compare the reactions:
If you are in Switzerland, do not miss this event: Monday, 25th Nov., Lausanne: Conference on academic freedom with Farida Shaheed and Kim Scheppele and many other speakers. Free, but registration required. news.unil.ch/display/1726...
November 15, 2024 at 1:15 PM
If you are in Switzerland, do not miss this event: Monday, 25th Nov., Lausanne: Conference on academic freedom with Farida Shaheed and Kim Scheppele and many other speakers. Free, but registration required. news.unil.ch/display/1726...
In tespect of occupied territories, the Fourth Geneva Convention imposes an obligation on the occupying power to ensure food and medical supplies for the population. #unwra
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
In tespect of occupied territories, the Fourth Geneva Convention imposes an obligation on the occupying power to ensure food and medical supplies for the population. #unwra
Journalists working in war zones are protected by international humanitarian law. They only lose protection if and for such time as they take a direct part in hostilities. They have a right to document and spread information, including unfavourable info....
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Journalists working in war zones are protected by international humanitarian law. They only lose protection if and for such time as they take a direct part in hostilities. They have a right to document and spread information, including unfavourable info....
Academic Freedom conference @unil on 25 Nov with keynote speeches by @UNSR_Education and @KimLaneLaw. Public event - registration is possible here: https://agenda.unil.ch/display/1726563108758
November 24, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Academic Freedom conference @unil on 25 Nov with keynote speeches by @UNSR_Education and @KimLaneLaw. Public event - registration is possible here: https://agenda.unil.ch/display/1726563108758
We classify the various types of how subnational (local) actors use international human rights treaties in policy-processes (ch. 4). There are uses related to agenda-setting as well as uses to support claims (new ones or existing ones).
November 24, 2024 at 6:11 PM
We classify the various types of how subnational (local) actors use international human rights treaties in policy-processes (ch. 4). There are uses related to agenda-setting as well as uses to support claims (new ones or existing ones).
Much of international law “work” happens outside of courtrooms. There is a myriad of uses of international treaties by subnational actors such as specialised policy-bureaucrats, civil society, academic experts and others.
November 24, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Much of international law “work” happens outside of courtrooms. There is a myriad of uses of international treaties by subnational actors such as specialised policy-bureaucrats, civil society, academic experts and others.
What can local actors do with international human rights treaties? How can international law obligations be used at the subnational level and how does the engagement of political authorities with a treaty come about? #ilspUNIL #humanrights Here is what we found: 🧵
November 24, 2024 at 5:40 PM
What can local actors do with international human rights treaties? How can international law obligations be used at the subnational level and how does the engagement of political authorities with a treaty come about? #ilspUNIL #humanrights Here is what we found: 🧵
Plusieurs étudiant-e-s que j'ai eu l'honneur d'encadrer à l'@unil ont publié des adaptations de leurs mémoires de Master. L'Ecole de droit vous offert maintenant un résumé de comment vous pouvez rendre visible votre mémoire de master en droit....
November 24, 2024 at 6:02 PM
Plusieurs étudiant-e-s que j'ai eu l'honneur d'encadrer à l'@unil ont publié des adaptations de leurs mémoires de Master. L'Ecole de droit vous offert maintenant un résumé de comment vous pouvez rendre visible votre mémoire de master en droit....
Interview with @carlottamanz on human rights and genetic data and the regulation of testing done by private actors (in French) and the #OviedoConvention @coe #bizhumanrights
Données génétiques : jusqu’où les droits humains sont-ils véritablement protégés ?...
Données génétiques : jusqu’où les droits humains sont-ils véritablement protégés ?...
November 24, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Interview with @carlottamanz on human rights and genetic data and the regulation of testing done by private actors (in French) and the #OviedoConvention @coe #bizhumanrights
Données génétiques : jusqu’où les droits humains sont-ils véritablement protégés ?...
Données génétiques : jusqu’où les droits humains sont-ils véritablement protégés ?...
Ständeratsdebatte 1988 nach Belilos g. Schweiz. Der Bundesrat: "Stellen Sie sich einmal vor, welch negative Signalwirkung das für ganz Europa hätte. (...) Man würde es so interpretieren, dass die Schweiz sich nicht mehr an die Menschenrechte halten wolle."...
November 24, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Ständeratsdebatte 1988 nach Belilos g. Schweiz. Der Bundesrat: "Stellen Sie sich einmal vor, welch negative Signalwirkung das für ganz Europa hätte. (...) Man würde es so interpretieren, dass die Schweiz sich nicht mehr an die Menschenrechte halten wolle."...
Congratulations @m_niederhauser on the successful completion of your doctoral thesis! "International Law Implementation at the Subnational Level: Lessons from the Swiss Case". The #ilspUNIL SNSF project benefits greatly from your research and unfailing team playing. 🍾
November 24, 2024 at 6:25 PM
Congratulations @m_niederhauser on the successful completion of your doctoral thesis! "International Law Implementation at the Subnational Level: Lessons from the Swiss Case". The #ilspUNIL SNSF project benefits greatly from your research and unfailing team playing. 🍾
How has the international law on #neutrality evolved over time? I argue that neutrality has become optional for the vast majority of States, but that qualified neutrality does not exist. 🧵
November 24, 2024 at 6:39 PM
How has the international law on #neutrality evolved over time? I argue that neutrality has become optional for the vast majority of States, but that qualified neutrality does not exist. 🧵
It gets more tricky when assemblies are 'unlawful' (e.g. because of overstaying). However, unlawful peaceful assembly does not automatically render interference proportionate:
November 24, 2024 at 8:34 PM
It gets more tricky when assemblies are 'unlawful' (e.g. because of overstaying). However, unlawful peaceful assembly does not automatically render interference proportionate:
For proportionality, it is key to understand that protest '𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 to persons opposed to the ideas that it is seeking to promote'. Why? Because tolerating different views is essential in democracy. More analysis in the linked guide.
November 24, 2024 at 8:27 PM
For proportionality, it is key to understand that protest '𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 to persons opposed to the ideas that it is seeking to promote'. Why? Because tolerating different views is essential in democracy. More analysis in the linked guide.
There is a very rich case-law on these criteria (from the European Court of Human Rights; but also national courts or the UN Human Rights Committee and others).
November 24, 2024 at 8:11 PM
There is a very rich case-law on these criteria (from the European Court of Human Rights; but also national courts or the UN Human Rights Committee and others).
But the right is not absolute. This means, as with most human rights, that restrictions (or limitations) are sometimes permissible. The criteria can be found in para. 2 of article 11:
November 24, 2024 at 8:03 PM
But the right is not absolute. This means, as with most human rights, that restrictions (or limitations) are sometimes permissible. The criteria can be found in para. 2 of article 11:
Rather, the Court stresses the importance of freedom of peaceful assembly in a democratic society.
November 24, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Rather, the Court stresses the importance of freedom of peaceful assembly in a democratic society.