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Waldron ForeignLawModern 2005 by dorifudo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the appropriateness of American courts citing foreign law, particularly in the context of the U.S. Supreme Court case Roper v. Simmons. It argues for the development of a theoretical framework to justify such citations, distinguishing between persuasive and conclusive authority of foreign law, and exploring its relevance in various legal contexts. The author, Jeremy Waldron, emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of the law of nations (ius gentium) as a source of legal inspir
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