Baku State University Law Review — student-run, peer-reviewed academic journal
7 Articles
Vol. 11 No. 2
In the era of rapidly developing digital technologies, the legal regulation and practical implementation of smart contracts have gained significant relevance. The immutability of these code-based, self-executing agreements, their dependence on oracles, and the …
Vol. 11 No. 2
In the modern era, the collection, storage and use of genetic data pose new and complex challenges for legal systems. Biomedical research centers and direct-to-consumer DNA testing companies collect and process the genetic information …
Vol. 11 No. 2
This article examines the European Court of Human Rights’ (ECtHR) landmark judgment in Opuz v. Turkey (2009), which recognised domestic violence as a form of gender-based discrimination under Article 14 of the European Convention …
Vol. 11 No. 2
Climate-induced sea-level rise poses an unprecedented challenge to the fundamental structure of the law of the sea, particularly regarding the legal status of baselines. The debate between “ambulatory” baselines that shift with changing coastlines …
Vol. 11 No. 2
This article presents a comparative analysis of the legal frameworks governing the attribution of cultural heritage in Austria, Italy, Japan, Australia, and the United States. The analysis proceeds along two dimensions: the openness of …
Vol. 11 No. 2
Currently, in various jurisdictions and unions, legislation on cryptocurrencies remains insufficiently adapted to respond to the constantly evolving threats that undermine the foundations of the cryptosphere. The lack of standardisation of laws, both domestically …
Vol. 11 No. 2
Although the concept of an administrative contract was shaped within modern legal systems, particularly under the influence of French law, this institution is regulated differently across various jurisdictions. This divergence can be explained by …