Morality and Culture in International Trade Law

Defining the Scope of Article XX lit a) GATT


Bachelor Thesis, 2010

47 Pages, Grade: 1,0


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Content

I Abstract

1. Introduction
1.1 Research Problem
1.2 Relevance of the Topic
1.3 Scope of the Study

2. China-Audiovisual Products (WT/DS363)
2.1 The Dispute
2.2 China’s Legalization under Article XX lit a) GATT

3. Content and Scope of Article XX lit a) GATT
3.1 Vienna Convention on the Interpretation of Treaties
3.1.1 Ordinary Meaning
3.1.2 Object and Purpose
3.1.3 Context
3.1.3.1 Preparatory Work
3.1.3.2 Prior Treaties
3.1.3.3 Perceived Need
3.1.3.4 Moral Trade Restrictions in Enforcement
3.1.3.5 Scholarly Research
3.2 The Question of Extraterritoriality
3.3 Summary

4. Boundaries to the Application of the Public Morals Clause
4.1 Burden of Proof
4.2 Means of Evidence
4.2.1 Originalism
4.2.2 Universalism
4.2.3 Moral Majority
4.2.4 Unilateralism
4.3 Necessity Test
4.4 Chapeau Clause of Article XX GATT

5. Conclusion
5.1 Summary
5.2 Outlook

III List of References
a. WTO Legislation
b. Literature

IV Annex

a. Article 26 of the Publications Regulation

b. Article 27 of the Publications Regulation

c. Accession Protocol of the People’s Republic of China

V Acknowledgements

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Title
Morality and Culture in International Trade Law
Subtitle
Defining the Scope of Article XX lit a) GATT
College
Hamburg University of Applied Sciences
Grade
1,0
Author
Year
2010
Pages
47
Catalog Number
V159686
ISBN (eBook)
9783640728626
ISBN (Book)
9783640729012
File size
593 KB
Language
English
Keywords
GATT, Article XX, moral exception, morality, article xx lit a, china-audiovisual products, public morals clause, wt/ds363
Quote paper
Thea Freese (Author), 2010, Morality and Culture in International Trade Law, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/159686

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