Der Band dokumentiert zwei zusammenhangende Tagungen, bei denen die zentralen Probleme des Allgemeinen und Besonderen Teils des am 01.09.1998 in Kraft getretenen kodeks karny diskutiert wurden. Die Analyse der Gemeinsamkeiten und Unterschiede zwischen den Strafgesetzbuchern der beiden Lander ist vor allem deshalb lohnend, weil die neue polnische Kodifikation einerseits durch eine grundlegende Liberalisierung zu einer Annaherung der Regelungen gefuhrt hat, andererseits aber auch durchdenkenswerte eigenstandige Bestimmungen uber aktuelle Probleme enthalt, deren Regelung im deutschen Strafgesetzbuch noch fehlt. Die Referate stammen u.a. von den polnischen Strafrechtswissenschaftlern, die die einzelnen Abschnitte des kodeks karny federfuhrend mitgestaltet haben."

Im Herzstuck des europaischen Vereinigungsprozesses, der Warenverkehrsfreiheit, hat die EU auf der Basis der "Neuen Konzeption" und des "Globalen Konzepts" mit dem System der Akkreditierung und Zertifizierung eine europaische Verwaltungsstruktur geschaffen. Deren tragendes Element bilden Private, die als Benannte Stellen im Wege der Zertifizierung uber die Marktzulassung von Produkten entscheiden. Die mitgliedsstaatlichen Verwaltungen bilden nur noch einen rechtsstaatlichen Ankerpunkt. Akkreditierung und Zertifizierung werden als neue Institute des europaischen Verwaltungsrechts in der deutschen Rechtsordnung beschrieben und anhand verfassungsrechtlicher und europarechtlicher Grundsatze analysiert. Das neue europaische Produktzulassungsrecht liefert damit einen weiteren Baustein fur ein europaisches Verwaltungsrecht."

The potential use of space for military purposes has, since the end of the Second World War, been intrinsically linked to the development of space technology and space flight. The political relevance of outer space continues to be recognised by nations, particularly the strategic benefit of Earth observation from outer space as a national security tool. However, the dual-use potential of many space applications increasingly blurs the distinction between the military and non-military uses of space. In fact, many States have openly declared their willingness to protect their space assets by military means and some have even described outer space as a war-fighting domain. Non-State entities are becoming more and more involved in outer space activities, including the use of satellites for navigation purposes, the transportation of supplies to the International Space Station and the offering of tourist flights into outer space. Private operators have significantly increased activity in the launch of satellites and in 2021 no less than three private space companies (Virgin Galactic, Blue Origin and SpaceX) conducted successful space tourist flights. Today in all space-faring countries, the space industry contributes to national GDP and supports the labour force. It also serves as a catalyst for technological advancement and productivity growth, and has become an integral part of the day-to-day lives of people around the world. Consequently, the socio-economic benefits of space technology (in particular satellite technology) have made the development of space programmes an increasing necessity for developing States. Outer space has become a congested environment. The involvement of private actors, specifically, has given rise to a number of legal issues, including questions pertaining to liability, insurance, space debris, human rights and property rights in space. To address these legal uncertainties, the existing chapters in the second edition of Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice have been updated significantly and several new chapters have been added dealing with topical issues including: the regulation of satellite navigation systems, and satellite constellations; the application of human rights in outer space settlements; the exploration and colonisation of outer space; and planetary protection. The second edition of Outer Space Law: Legal Policy and Practice remains aimed at readers looking for a single title to understand the key issues relevant to the space sector, by also emphasising the practical application of those issues. The book will be specifically relevant to legal practitioners, academics and State departments primarily working in the space arena, as well as to those in other related sectors such as IT and media, insurance and political science. Edited by Yanal Abul Failat, lawyer at the international law firm Fasken, and Professor Anel Ferreira-Snyman, a professor of law specialising in international space law at the University of South Africa, the book includes contributions by leading experts from space agencies, space venturers, lawyers, economists, insurers, academics and financiers.

The United Nations currently has five effective international space treaties, namely the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, Space Rescue Agreement of 1968, Space Liability Convention of 1972, Space Registration Convention of 1975, and Moon Agreement of 1979. However, with recent competition and movements to mine and exploit natural resources from such entities as the moon, asteroids, etc., these outdated treaties no longer address current advancements. It is imperative that new research is undertaken to urge and progress new space laws and policies that strengthen international cooperation and joint undertakings into the exploitation of natural resources from outer space. Global Issues Surrounding Outer Space Law and Policy grants a general understanding for the current issues and methods of solution in the field of outer space law and policy in the global society. It suggests a revision of the five international space treaties and presents a new International Space Agency (ISA) that would use international cooperation and an International Court of Air and Space Law to promote the speed of work and fairness in trials of air and space law cases. Additionally, solutions for the cooperation of the global community towards joint undertakings and exploitation of natural resources in celestial bodies is explored. This book is ideal for lawyers, professors, government officials, space agencies, academicians, researchers, students, and anyone looking to understand the complicated problems and methods of solution in international space law and policy.