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
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "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.
