"This book examines the intersection of WTO trade liberalisation rules and domestic health protection, a subject that is of considerable interest to those concerned that the WTO impinges on national regulatory autonomy. In analysing the tension between health protection and trade liberalisation, the book focuses on the way in which this tension is (or is not) resolved through the dispute resolution process. It offers a detailed analysis of the relevant WTO rules and case law, identifying particular concerns relating to the ability of WTO Members to take protective action in circumstances of scientific uncertainty and the role of social and cultural factors in the making of health-related regulations."--BOOK JACKET.
Bibliography, etc. Note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-249) and index.
Formatted Contents Note
Preliminaries; Contents; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; Table of Contents; Table of Cases; 1 Introduction; 2 Review of Health Measures under GATT; 3 Review of Health Measures under the SPS and TBT Agreements; 4 Risk Regulation Culture and Uncertainty; 5 The Precautionary Principle Proportionality and Procedure; 6 Easing Tensions via the Standard of Review; 7 Developing the WTO's Standard of Review in Health Cases; 8 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
"This book examines the intersection of WTO trade liberalisation rules and domestic health protection, a subject that is of considerable interest to those concerned that the WTO impinges on national regulatory autonomy. In analysing the tension between health protection and trade liberalisation, the book focuses on the way in which this tension is (or is not) resolved through the dispute resolution process. It offers a detailed analysis of the relevant WTO rules and case law, identifying particular concerns relating to the ability of WTO Members to take protective action in circumstances of scientific uncertainty and the role of social and cultural factors in the making of health-related regulations."--BOOK JACKET.