2015 Reports

When is investor-state dispute settlement appropriate to resolve investment disputes? An idea for a rule-of-law ratings mechanism

Gaffney, John P.

This Perspective considers the idea of a rule-of-law ratings mechanism by a designated agency, rating the degree of respect for the rule of law by domestic courts in a given country or region, in order to determine whether investor-state disputes should be resolved by national courts or investor-state dispute settlement.