| Abstrakt: |
A review of the way in which the non-discrimination principle in WTO law has been interpreted and applied by panels and the Appellate Body reveals certain themes and commonalities, including certain categorizable core elements that generally must be demonstrated in order to show a violation of the non-discrimination principle enshrined in various provisions. This article proceeds by first examining the interpretation and application, to date, of the main provisions in the WTO Agreements governing non-discrimination in the field of trade in goods, trade in services, and trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights. Based on that examination, the article seeks to identify certain themes and commonalities, including the core elements, that underpin most – if not all – such provisions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
