Prof James Devaney
Professor of International Law
Dr James Gerard Devaney is Professor of International Law. He has studied law at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy (PhD 2015, LLM 2012), the University of Glasgow (LLM (distinction) 2010) and the University of Strathclyde (LL.B (Hons) 2009).
He has held fellowships from Re: constitution and the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and taught in a visiting capacity at the University of Sydney, Australia and the University of Kobe, Japan.
He is also a qualified lawyer, being a member of the Bar of the State of New York, and has advised states in proceedings before the International Court of Justice.
His roles at the University include PGT Admissions Officer and Programme Convenor of the LLM in International Law. He is also a member of the Senate Appeals Committee.
Outside the University, he is an elected member of the Co-ordinating Committee of the European Society of International Law Interest Group on International Courts and Tribunals.
Below is a list of key publications. For a full list please click on the following links:
Fact-finding before the International Court of Justice
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Fact-Finding before the International Court of Justice examines a number of significant recent criticisms of the way in which the ICJ deals with facts. The book takes the position that such criticisms are warranted and that the ICJ's current approach to fact-finding falls short of adequacy, both in cases involving abundant, particularly complex or technical facts, and in those involving a scarcity of facts. The author skilfully examines how other courts such as the WTO and inter-State arbitrations conduct fact-finding and makes a number of select proposals for reform, enabling the ICJ to address some of the current weaknesses in its approach. The proposals include, but are not limited to, the development of a power to compel the disclosure of information, greater use of provisional measures, and a clear strategy for the use of expert evidence
