Three New Books Presented at the European University Institute of Law

On 28 November, the European University Institute of Law held a presentation of three new publications issued under the Institute’s auspices. The event took place in the university’s academic space and was attended by the administration, faculty, researchers, and alumni.

At the event, the Director of the Institute of Law, Ioseb Kelenjeridze, spoke about the importance of Georgian-language academic literature in the field of law. He highlighted that for students enrolled in Georgian-language programmes, access to high-quality, up-to-date, and conceptually well-developed scientific resources in Georgian is essential.

The following publications were presented:

1. “The Replacement of the Soviet Union by Russia in the UN Security Council: A Legal Puzzle or a Politically Driven Reality”.

Author: Ioseb Kelenjeridze

This study focuses on one of the most contentious issues related to permanent membership of the UN Security Council - the legal and political grounds for replacing the USSR with the Russian Federation. The book analyses the process through which Russia became a permanent member of the Security Council without following the procedure prescribed by the UN Charter. It also examines the UN’s inconsistent approaches in comparable cases and the potential international political consequences that broader debate on the matter could have had.

2. “Examples of Case Solutions in Inheritance Law (Based on Decisions of the Supreme Court of Georgia)”.

Author: Ekaterine Lafachi

This book is based on Georgian court practice and includes inheritance law cases along with their solutions. Its structure is clear and convenient for teaching purposes, with case facts and graphic schemes presented separately.

The resolution of each case is presented in two stages:

• Analysis of factual circumstances - distinguishing between disputed and undisputed facts;
• Legal resolution - identifying the emergence, termination, and enforcement of claims, followed by a final conclusion.

3. “Medical Law - Determining the Scope of a Doctor’s Contractual Liability and Patients’ Rights in Georgian and German Legislation”.

Author: Meri Bantsadze

This book examines a developing and increasingly relevant area of medical law - the contractual liability of physicians and the protection of patients’ rights in both Georgian and German legal systems. The study reflects recent legislative developments and practical challenges that hinder the advancement of medical law as an independent field.

The European University Institute of Law will continue to support academic scholarship and contribute to the development of Georgian legal literature in the years ahead.