International Institute of Air and Space Law
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| Founder(s) | Professor Henri Wassenbergh |
|---|---|
| Established | 1985 |
| Mission | contribute to the development of aviation and space law |
| Director | Prof. Dr. Pablo Mendes de Leon |
| Staff | Five |
| Location | Leiden, Netherlands |
| Coordinates | 53°48′02″N 4°03′54″W / 53.800651°N 4.064941°WCoordinates: 53°48′02″N 4°03′54″W / 53.800651°N 4.064941°W |
| Website | http://law.leiden.edu/organisation/publiclaw/iiasl/ |
The International Institute of Air and Space Law (IIASL) is a leading research and teaching institution.[1] It specialises in legal and policy issues for aviation and space activities.[1] It forms part of the Leiden Law School at Leiden University.[1]
The institute co-operates with many sister institutions and maintains contact with national and international organisations throughout the world.[1]
It is guided by an International Advisory Board populated by people professionally involved with the development of aviation and space-related activities who meet at least once per year.[2]
It organises courses and conferences on all aspects of aviation and space law and policy.[1]
History
The first professor appointed to teach air law was Daniel Goedhuis in 1938.[1] A chair in air law was created in 1947 and extended to space law in 1961.[1] Professor Goedhuis held it until 1977.[1] His successor Professor Henri Wassenbergh was the catalyst for the creation of the current institute.[1]
The institute held its Silver Jubilee in August 2011[3]
Purpose
The purpose of the institute is to contribute to the development of aviation and space law and related policy by conducting and promoting research and teaching at university level.[1]
Facilities
The Institute possesses a modern library.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 "About International Institute of Air & Space Law". Universiteit Leiden. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ "The International Advisory Board of the Institute". Universiteit Leiden. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ↑ Blount, P.J. "Leiden International Institute of Air and Space Law to Hold Silver Jubilee Celebration". Res Communis. Retrieved 19 November 2012.