International Law & Regional Integration
Norms of International Law and International Treaties as Parent Legislation for Russian...
Russian criminal procedure; international treaties; human rights standards; direct applicability; victims’ compensation; reasonable time
The article examines the incorporation and direct application of international legal standards in Russian criminal procedure. It identifies persistent problems concerning treaty ratification, victims’ compensation, reasonable-time guarantees, and the practical implementation of European human rights standards.
LIUTYNSKII, ANTON
Cooperation Between the Russian Federation and the Visegrad Group Countries on Effort...
Counter-terrorism; organized crime; Visegrad Group; Russian Federation; law-enforcement cooperation; Europol
The article examines bilateral and institutional cooperation between Russia and the Visegrad countries in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime. It reviews relevant agreements, law-enforcement coordination, information exchange, terrorist financing controls, and cooperation with Europol, while calling for stronger operational and legal frameworks.
SMIRNOV, ANTON
Political Transformation in Central and Eastern Europe: Twenty Years of Experience
Post-communist transformation; Central and Eastern Europe; democratization; constitutional systems; party systems; regional diversity
This article compares post-communist political transformation in Central Europe, the Baltic states, and the Balkans. It examines the historical and cultural determinants of democratization, different transition scenarios, constitutional choices concerning executive power, and the development of party systems, demonstrating that no uniform model of transformation emerged across the region.
WOJNICKI, JACEK
The Liability Issue and the Notion of Environmental Damage: A Starting Point of Definition
Environmental damage; environmental liability; transboundary harm; state responsibility; strict liability; international environmental law
The article examines environmental damage as a prerequisite of liability in international law. It compares treaty-based definitions, transboundary harm regimes, and state and civil liability, highlighting the fragmentation of existing rules and the absence of a universally accepted definition.
KECSKÉS, GÁBOR
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