Nils Melzer

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Nils Melzer

Law

#350

World Rank

#498

Historical Rank

International Law

#52

World Rank

#78

Historical Rank

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Why Is Nils Melzer Influential?

According to Wikipedia, Nils Melzer is a Swiss academic, author, and practitioner in the field of international law. From 2016 until 2022, Melzer was the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. He is a professor of international law at the University of Glasgow. From 2011-2013, he was Swiss Chair of International Humanitarian Law at the Geneva Academy of International Humanitarian Law and Human Rights. Melzer has criticised the governments of the U.S., the U.K., Ecuador and Sweden over their treatment of Julian Assange.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Nils Melzer?

Nils Melzer is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Glasgow

What Are Nils Melzer's Academic Contributions?

Nils Melzer is most known for their academic work in the field of law. They are also known for their academic work in the fields of

Nils Melzer has made the following academic contributions:

• Targeted Killing in International Law