Department of Law at North South University (NSU) held a webinar titled “Extraterritoriality’s Empire: How Self-Determination Limits Extraterritorial Lawmaking” on January 29, 2025. Event was graced by a keynote address from Professor Evan J. Criddle associate dean for Research and Faculty Development, William & Mary Law School who offered insights into the intersection of self-determination and extraterritorial legal frameworks.
Event moderated by Professor Md Rizwanul Islam and discussed the intersection of self-determination and extraterritorial legal frameworks. Professor Criddle’s keynote address highlighted the limitations of enforcing international legal mandates within domestic jurisdictions and offered a nuanced analysis of potential solutions to address these legal complexities. Webinar attracted a diverse audience, including prominent Bangladeshi and international legal scholars, academics, NSU faculty members, students and legal practitioners. Session concluded with an engaging Q&A segment, where attendees actively contributed to the discussion. Event reaffirmed the Department of Law’s commitment to fostering academic dialogue on pressing issues in international law and legal philosophy, cementing its role as a hub for critical legal scholarship.