Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The WTO dispute settlement system has become one of the most dynamic, effective and successful international dispute settlement systems in the world over the past twenty years. This second edition of A Handbook on the WTO Dispute Settlement System has been compiled by the dispute settlement lawyers of the WTO Secretariat with a view to providing a practice-oriented account of the system. In addition to describing the existing rules and procedures, this accessibly written handbook explains how those rules and procedures have been interpreted by dispute settlement panels and the Appellate Body, and how they have evolved over time. The handbook provides practical information to help various audiences understand the day-to-day operation of the WTO dispute settlement system.
Synopsis
This second edition is a great improvement over the first edition published in 2004. Working through this guide, the reader will be introduced to all elements of the process, from the initiation of a case through to the implementation of the decision. In addition to incorporating over a decade of jurisprudence by the WTO adjudicating bodies, it provides a wealth of practical information about the WTO dispute settlement system as it operates today, including tips about notification procedures, templates of working procedures, and timetables for various types of panel proceedings. This book also expands the discussion surrounding the compliance process and reviews ongoing negotiations to clarify the Dispute Settlement Understanding (DSU) and the panel process.