Rīgas Juridiskā augstskola / Riga Graduate School of Law: Recent submissions
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Exclusion clause vs non-refoulement principle in relation to mercenaries: Wagner group case
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)When dealing with refugee cases related to individuals involved in military conflicts, it is a challenge to identify the eligibility under the 1951 Convention, especially when the applicant is a member of the notorious ... -
Data governance and cross-border data flow: a comparative analysis of China, the United States, and the European Union, with a focus on TikTok and Facebook compliance
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)This bachelor thesis examines two topical aspects – the legal issues and political narratives surrounding data governance governance, and mobile applications’ compliance with data protection regulations, with a focus on ... -
The Rohingya crisis: a legal analysis of human rights violations and the responsibility to protect
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)The aim of this thesis is to find to what extent the actions and policies surrounding the Rohingya crisis constituted violations of international human rights law, international criminal law and other forms of international ... -
The ill definition of counter terrorism measures and its consequences on migration
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)This paper examines the dynamics of counter-terrorism measures and its intersection with migration policies, with a primary focus on the United States and the European Union. This paper further delves into the lack of an ... -
Artificial Intelligence – a new leap in international justice? Applying AI in the ECtHR
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)Technology, international law, and international justice have all sustained revolutionary changes on the edge of 20th and 21st centuries, redefining the world we live in. Two out of its paramount achievements – Artificial ... -
Fraudulent exploitations of value added tax policies
(2024)The research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of missing trader intra-community VAT fraud within the European carbon market, shedding light on its implications for various sectors. Carbon trading VAT fraud, ... -
Moving to immutability: General Data Protection Regulation’s right to be forgotten in blockchain rransactions
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)Emerging technological advances are changing the world. Among the Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain is a revolutionary technology for data storage allowing the application of it in many different industries. The balance ... -
Citizenship and minority rights in the Baltic States: a comparative assessment of legal frameworks and EU standards
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)This thesis explores the historical change in the policy of citizenship and rights of national minorities of the Baltic countries, as well as the impact of the principles of the European Union and the Council of Europe on ... -
Evaluating the impact of drone strikes on international humanitarian law: legal, and diplomatic perspectives
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)A new era of military strategy has reached new levels with the increasing deployment of drones in combat, which alters the ways in which IHL is implemented, as well as how that law is applied. The paper reviews the drone ... -
Methods of achieving the balance between the application of EU law primacy principle and protection of fundamental constitutional principles
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)On July 15, 2024, the primacy principle of the EU Law will have been in place for exactly sixty years since its establishment in Costa v. E.N.E.L in 1964. Notwithstanding such a long time, EU Member States still experience ... -
International cooperation to fight terrorism: a study of laws and diplomacy on the global stage
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)Despite being a name that evokes dread, terrorism is a common occurrence throughout the globe and may take many different forms. From a practical standpoint, it is evident that involvement in terrorist actions, groups, ... -
Iran – United States Claims Tribunal: analysis of legal aspects of taking of private assets and its contribution to international law
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)It could be argued that the 21st century is the period which is a serious test of the power and capabilities of public international law, especially when it comes to the dispute prevention or dispute settlement once ... -
The influence of social media on stock market trends: exploring implications and legal challenges
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)Throughout history, the belief in finance transitioned from a traditional to a behavioural perspective, research regarding the irrational behaviours of the human mind were explored. With the advancement of the internet and ... -
Unpacking sideloading: exploring regulatory frameworks, competition law Implications, and stakeholder dynamics in the mobile app ecosystem
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)This thesis investigates sideloading within the context of the operating system duopoly and as an obligation under Article 6(4) of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Apple and Google exert significant control over app distribution ... -
The New AI Act and its impact on the competitiveness of businesses operating in the European Union
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)In a world where technology advances at such a fast pace and is at the forefront in many fields of everyday life, the newest addition is the appearance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While it may seem exciting and ... -
Peaceful uses of outer space under threat? Evaluating the international legal framework regulating space activities amidst increased militarisation and weaponisation
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)Outer space is playing an increasingly important role in modern life, from everyday activities to critical technological advancements. However, there are concerns that it is also becoming progressively more congested, ... -
Amendments of 2022 and 2023 to the Immigration Law of the Republic of Latvia: compatibility with human rights obligations and EU law
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)In response to the geopolitical situation, a series of amendments to the Immigration Law of the Republic of Latvia were enacted in the years 2022 and 2023. These changes had a direct impact on around 25 000 long-term ... -
Transboundary water management in Central Asia and its impact on regional security
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)Three decades after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the establishment of independent Central Asian states, the legal framework for transboundary water cooperation in the Aral Sea Basin requires review and improvement. ... -
Patent rights in AI-generated data
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)As artificial intelligence technologies continue to develop rapidly, it becomes increasingly important to understand technical and legal nature of it and of data generated by it in order to be able to resolve the multifaceted ... -
The effect of COVID-19 on force majeure clause in international commercial contracts: its impact on public procurement in Latvia
(Riga Graduate School of Law, 2024)The sudden appearance of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused remarkable disorganization to the global commercial world, dramatically influencing contractual arrangements throughout different sectors internationally. The ...