Emeritus Professor Steven Freeland

Chapters in Books

• Freeland, S. and Martin, A. (2024), 'Harnessing artificial intelligence technologies for sustainable space missions : legal perspectives', Artificial Intelligence for Space: AI4SPACE: Trends, Applications, and Perspectives, CRC Press 9781032430898.
• Freeland, S. (2023), 'Small satellites and the regulation of outer space activities', Space Law: Legal Framework for Space Activities, ISTE 9781789451528.
• Freeland, S. (2022), 'Crimes against the environment : what role for the International Criminal Court?', The Environment Through the Lens of International Courts and Tribunals, T. M. C. Asser Press 9789462655065.
• Freeland, S. (2022), 'The regulation of space activities : a human rights perspective', Liber Amicorum Sergio Marchisio: Il Diritto della Comunita Internazionale tra Caratteristiche Strutturali e Tendenze Innovative, Editoriale Scientifica 9791259762887.
• Stewardson, L. and Freeland, S. (2021), 'Addressing the inevitable : legal and policy issues related to space debris mitigation and remediation', Space Debris Peril: Pathways to Opportunities, CRC Press 9780367469450.
• Freeland, S. and Gruttner, E. (2021), 'Outer space security', Oxford Handbook of the International Law of Global Security, Oxford University Press 9780198827276.
• Rowe, R., Freeland, S. and Smith, M. (2021), 'Australia and the international structures of the rules-based order', Australia and the Rules-Based International Order, Australian Institute of International Affairs 9780909992057.
• Freeland, S. (2021), 'Overview of current international space law in the context of planetary defence', Legal Aspects of Planetary Defence, Brill 9789004467590.
• Freeland, S. (2021), 'The Moon Agreement and the Liability Convention', International Space Cooperation and the Philippines: A Compendium of Speeches and Lectures Delivered during the Webinar, Philippines. Department of Foreign Affairs and The Philippine Space Agency .
• Freeland, S. (2021), 'Orbital space debris', Essential Concepts of Global Environmental Governance, Routledge 9780367418700.
• Freeland, S. (2021), 'Crimes against the environment? : the deliberate destruction of the natural environment and natural resources during war', Natural Resources and International Law: Developments and Challenges: A Liber Amicorum in Honour of Stephan Hobe, Nomos 9783848784417.
• Jakhu, R., Dasgupta, U. and Freeland, S. (2021), 'Back to the future : space law in a networked world', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2020, Eleven International Publishing 9789462362383.
• Freeland, S. and Gruttner, E. (2020), 'Critical issues in the regulation of armed conflict in outer space', Asia-Pacific Perspectives on International Humanitarian Law, Cambridge University Press 9781108497244.
• Freeland, S. (2020), 'Legal issues related to the future advent of small satellite constellations', Handbook of Small Satellites: Technology, Design, Manufacture, Applications, Economics and Regulation, Springer 9783030363093.
• Lawler, D. and Freeland, S. (2020), 'Australia', Space Law: Basic Legal Documents. Volume 5, Status as of February 2020, Eleven International Publishing 9789077596234.
• Freeland, S. (2019), 'From little things, big things grow : how should we regulate the commercial utilization of small satellite technology?', The Space Treaties at Crossroads: Considerations de Lege Ferenda, Springer 9783030014780.
• Kaushik, N. and Freeland, S. (2019), 'Crimes committed by child soldiers : an argument for coherence', Research Handbook on Child Soldiers, Edward Elgar Publishing 9781788114479.
• Jakhu, R. and Freeland, S. (2019), 'A vital artery or a stent needing replacement? : a global space governance system without the Outer Space Treaty?', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2018, Eleven International Publishing 9789462369702.
• Freeland, S. and Gruttner, E. (2019), 'The laws of war in outer space ', Handbook of Space Security: Policies, Applications and Programs, Springer 9783030232092.
• Freeland, S. (2018), 'It's a good idea . . . isn't it? : the impact of complementarity at the International Criminal Court on domestic law, politics and perceptions of sovereignty', International Courts and Domestic Politics, Cambridge University Press 9781108427760.
• Freeland, S. and Jakhu, R. (2018), 'Keeping up with the neighbours? : reviewing national space laws to account for new technology : the Australian and Canadian experience', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2017, Eleven International Publishing 9789462368781.
• Freeland, S. and Jakhu, R. (2018), 'Promoting peace from above? : utilising space for the prevention and prosecution of human rights violations', Global Space Governance and the UN 2030 Agenda, Centre for Research in Air and Space Law, McGill University 9780771707360.
• Freeland, S. and Jakhu, R. (2017), 'The intersection between space law and international human rights law', Routledge Handbook of Space Law, Routledge 9781138807716.
• Freeland, S. (2017), 'Australia and international space law', International Law in Australia, Thomson Reuters 9780455228310.
• Freeland, S. (2017), 'International law and the exploration and use of outer space', Risk and the Regulation of Uncertainty in International Law, Oxford University Press 9780198795896.
• Jakhu, R. and Freeland, S. (2017), 'The relationship between the Outer Space Treaty and customary international law', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2016, Eleven International Publishing 9789462367876.
• Freeland, S. (2017), 'Commentary [on Judgement in Situation in Central African Republic, Prosecutor v. Bemba Gombo]', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals. Volume L: The International Criminal Court, 1 November 2009 - 12 July 2010, Intersentia 9781780684505.
• Freeland, S. (2017), 'Newspace, small satellites, and law : finding a balance between innovation, a changing space paradigm, and regulatory control', NewSpace Commercialisation and the Law, Centre for Research in Air and Space Law 9780771707339.
• Freeland, S. (2016), 'Applying the jus in bello to military uses of outer space : a square peg in a round hole? ', Private Law, Public Law, Metalaw and Public Policy in Space, Springer 9783319270852.
• Freeland, S. and Jakhu, R. (2016), 'The applicability of the United Nations Space Treaties during armed conflict', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2015, Eleven International 9789462366992.
• Freeland, S. (2016), 'Challenges ahead for space law', Air Law, Space Law, Cyber Law: The Institute of Air and Space Law at Age 90, Carl Heymanns 9783452287939.
• Freeland, S. (2016), 'Subsequent state practice ', Does International Space Law Either Permit or Prohibit the Taking of Resources in Outer Space and on Celestial Bodies, and How is This Relevent For National Actors? : What is the Context, and What are the Contours and Limits of This Permission or Prohibition?, International Institute of Space Law, Directorate of Studies .
• Freeland, S. (2015), 'The laws of war in outer space', Handbook of Space Security, Springer 9781461420286.
• Freeland, S. (2015), 'Space in a changing world : the future regulation of outer space technology, warfare and international law', Yearbook on Space Policy 2012/2013: Space in a Changing World, Springer 9783709118269.
• Freeland, S. and Jakhu, R. (2015), 'What's human rights got to do with outer space? : everything!', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2014, Eleven International 9789462366091.
• Freeland, S. (2015), 'The future global governance of space security : international law and armed conflicts involving space technology', Global Space Governance, McGill University 9780771707278.
• Jakhu, R. and Freeland, S. (2014), 'The sources of international space law', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2013, Eleven International Publishing 9789462364400.
• Bohlmann, U. and Freeland, S. (2013), 'The regulation of space activities and the space environment', Routledge Handbook of International Environmental Law, Routledge 9780415687171.
• Hobe, S., Jakhu, R., Freeland, S., Tronchetti, F. and Stubbe, P. (2013), 'The 1979 Agreement Governing the Activities of States on the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies', Cologne Commentary on Space Law. Vol. II: Rescue Agreement, Liability Convention, Registration Convention, Moon Agreement, Carl Heymanns Verlag 9783452275233.
• Jakhu, R. and Freeland, S. (2013), 'The Relationship between the United Nations Space Treaties and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2012, Eleven International Publishing 9789462360839.
• Freeland, S. (2013), 'Outer space and the non-appropriation principle', Property and Sovereignty: Legal and Cultural Perspectives, Ashgate 9781409444701.
• Freeland, S. (2013), 'In heaven as on earth : a question for analysis or a statement of fact?', In Heaven as on Earth? The Interaction of Public International Law on the Legal Regulation of Outer Space: 1/2 June 2012, Bonn - Oberkassel, Institute of Air and Space Law of the University of Cologne / Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. German Aerospace Center 9783000446573.
• Freeland, S. (2013), 'C. Wilfred Jenks (7.3.1909 - 9.10.1973)', Pioneers of Space Law, Martinus Nijhoff 9789004240278.
• Freeland, S. (2012), 'The Development of National Space Law', Contemporary Issues for National and International Space Law: Commentary and Source Materials, AMG Publishing 9789549696394.
• Freeland, S. (2012), 'The role of 'soft law' in public international law and its relevance to the International Legal Regulation of Outer Space', Soft Law in Outer Space: the Function of Non-binding Norms in International Space Law, Bohlau Publishing 9783205787976.
• Freeland, S. (2012), 'International criminal governance : will the International Criminal Court be an 'effective' mechanism for justice?', Transnational Governance: Emerging Models of Global Legal Regulation, Ashgate 9781409418269.
• Freeland, S. and Lawler, D. (2012), 'Whose mess is it anyway? Regulating the environmental consequences of commercial launch activities', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law 2011, Eleven International Publishing 9789490947699.
• Freeland, S. and Maogoto, J. (2011), 'A Contemporary Review of the Air Space and Outer Space Regimes: The Thin Lines Between Law, Policy, and Emergent Challenges', International Law: Contemporary Issues and Future Developments, Westview Press 9780813344713.
• Freeland, S. and Buckley, R. (2011), 'Debt-for-Nature Exchanges', Debt-for-Development Exchanges: History and New Applications, Cambridge University Press 9781107009424.
• Freeland, S. and Buckley, R. (2011), 'United States Debt Exchanges', Debt-for-Development Exchanges: History and New Applications, Cambridge University Press 9781107009424.
• Freeland, S. (2011), 'Lost in Space? The Changing Nature of Australia's Space Policy', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 9781600867859.
• Freeland, S. (2011), 'Matching Detail with Practice: The Essential Elements of National Space Legislation', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 9781600867859.
• Jakhu, R., Hobe, S. and Freeland, S. (2011), 'The Appropriateness of the Moon Agreement for Lunar Exploration and Use', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 9781600867859.
• Jakhu, R., Hobe, S. and Freeland, S. (2011), 'The Appropriateness of the Moon Agreement for Lunar Exploration and Use', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 9781600867859.
• Freeland, S. (2011), 'Foreign Relations', Halsbury's Laws of Australia, LexisNexis Australia 0409304581.
• Freeland, S. (2010), 'International Criminal Justice and the Death Penalty', The Right to Life and the Value of Life: Orientations in Law, Politics and Ethics, Ashgate 9780754677611.
• Freeland, S. (2010), 'Space Tourism and the International Law of Outer Space', Space Law in the Era of Commercialisation, Eastern Book Company 8170129958.
• Freeland, S., Hobe, S. and Jakhu, R. (2010), 'Introduction - Manfred Lachs 'The Law of Outer Space' Revisited', The Law of Outer Space: An Experience in Contemporary Law-Making (reprint), Martinus Nijhoff 9789004186675.
• Siemon, N. and Freeland, S. (2010), 'Regulation of Space Activities in Australia', National Regulatrion of Space Activities, Springer 9789048190072.
• Freeland, S. (2010), 'Commentary on Emmanuel Ndindabahizi v. The Prosecutor, Case No. ICTR-01-71-A, 16 January 2007', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XXV, The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, 2006-2007, Intersentia 9789050959162.
• Freeland, S. (2009), 'The Rule of Law and International Criminal Justice', Globalisation - the State and International Law, Franz Steiner Verlag 978351509375.
• Freeland, S. (2009), 'Commentary on four Decisions in Prosecutor v. Bagosora - Motion for the Reinstatement of Lead Counsel, Request for Private Representation of Kabiligi, Certification of Appeal and Application for Reconsideration of Decision to Assign Lead Counsel', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XXII, The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, 2005, Intersentia 9789050958516.
• Maogoto, J. and Freeland, S. (2009), 'The 21st Century Space Arms Race: Curtailing Heavenly Thunderbolts through the Shield of the 'Peaceful Purposes' Mantra', Outer Space Law: From Theory to Practice, Icfai Books 9788131424537.
• Maogoto, J. and Freeland, S. (2009), 'The 21st Century Space Arms Race: Curtailing Heavenly Thunderbolts through the Shield of the 'Peaceful Purposes' Mantra', Outer Space Law: From Theory to Practice, Icfai Books 9788131424537.
• Freeland, S. (2009), 'The 2008 Russia/China Proposal for a Treaty to Ban Weapons in Space: A Missed Opportunity or an Opening Gambit', Proceedings of the International Institute of Space Law (Volume 51), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 9781600867170.
• Freeland, S. and Jakhu, R. (2009), 'Article II', CoCoSL Cologne Commentary on Space Law: Volume 1, Outer Space Treaty, Carl Heymanns Verlag 9783452271853.
• Freeland, S. and Maogoto, J. (2009), 'The Final Frontier: The Laws of Armed Conflict and Space Warfare', Outer Space: Warfare and Weapons, Amicus Books 9789380120447.
• Freeland, S., Klip, A., Sluiter, G. and Vasiliev, S. (2008), 'Introduction', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XIII, Timor Leste - The Special Panels for Serious Crimes, January - December 2001-2003, Intersentia 9789050956734.
• Freeland, S. (2008), 'Prosecutor v. Francisco dos Santos Laku, Judgment, 25/07/01, Prosecutor v. Mateus Tilman, Judgment, 24/08/01, Prosecutor v. Augusto Asameta Tavares, Judgment, 28/09/01 and Prosecutor v. Agustinho da Costa, Judgment, 11/10/01', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XIII, Timor Leste - The Special Panels for Serious Crimes, January - December 2001-2003, Intersentia 9789050956734.
• Freeland, S. (2008), 'Commentary on Decision on Motion for Acquittal Pursuant to Rule 98 Bis, The Prosecutor v. Radoslav Brdjanin, Case No. IT-99-36-T, T. Ch., 28 November 2003', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XV, The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, 2003, Intersentia 9789050957946.
• Freeland, S. (2008), 'Commentary on Judgment, Prosecutor v. Gacumbitsi, Case No. ICTR-2001-64-T, T. Ch. III, 17 June 2004 ', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XVIII, The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, 2004, Intersentia 9789050957991.
• Freeland, S. and Chinkin, C. (2008), 'Foreign Relations', Halsburys Laws of Australia Volume 14, LexisNexis 0409304581.
• Freeland, S. and Goh, A. (2007), 'Law of Outer Space', Encyclopedia of Globalization, Routledge 0415973147.
• Freeland, S. (2007), 'Commentary on Decision on Prosecution's Motion for Joinder of Accused, Prosecutor v Meakic and others, 17 September 2002 and Decision on Prosecution's Oral Request for the Separation of Trials, Prosecutor v Brdjanin and Talic, 20 September 2002', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XI, The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia 2002-2003, Intersentia 9789050955973.
• Freeland, S. (2007), 'The Applicability of the Jus in Bello Rules of International Humanitarian Law to the Use of Outer Space', Proceedings of the Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space (Volume 49), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1563478773.
• Freeland, S. (2007), 'Decision on the Prosecutor's Motion to Remove from her Witness List five Deceased Witnesses and to Admit into Evidence the Witness Statements of four of said Witnesses, Prosecutor v. Ndayambaje et al, 22 January 2003', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume XII, The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, 2003, Intersentia 9789050956512.
• Freeland, S. (2006), 'Difficulties of Implementing National Space Legislation Exemplified by the Australian Approach', Project 2001 Plus - Global and European Challenges for Air and Space Law at the Edge of the 21st Century, Carl Heymanns Verlag 3452260909.
• Freeland, S. (2006), 'The Impact of Space Tourism on the International Law of Outer Space', Proceedings of the Colloquium on the Law of Outer Space (Volume 48), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1563478277.
• Freeland, S. (2005), 'Fair Trial, Preparation of Defence and Length of Proceedings: Commentary', Annotated leading cases of international criminal tribunals, Volume VIII, The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia 2001-2002, Intersentia 9050953972.
• Freeland, S. (2005), 'The Australian Regulatory Regime for Space Launch Activities: Out to Launch', Proceedings of the Forty-Seventh Colloquium on The Law of Outer Space, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1563477831.
• Freeland, S. and Lee, R. (2004), 'The Crystallisation of General Assembly Space Declarations into Customary International Law', Proceedings of the Forty-Sixth Colloquium on The Law of Outer Space, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 1563476738.
• Freeland, S. (2003), 'Commentary on the Findings of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia into the actions of NATO in Serbia and Kosovo during 1999', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume V, The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, 1999-2000, Intersentia 9050952593.
• Freeland, S. (2003), 'The Use of the Non-Equity Debt Exchange Mechanism to Promote Sustainable Development', Capacity Building for Environmental Law in the Asian and Pacific Region: Approaches and Resources, Asian Development Bank 971561423X.
• Freeland, S., Craig, D. and Hocking, B. (2002), 'The Significance of the Nordic Experience for Indigenous Governance in Australia', Indigenous Peoples and Governance Structures: a Comparative Analysis of Land and Resource Management Rights, AIATSIS - Aboriginal Studies Press 085575379X.
• Freeland, S., Craig, D. and Hocking, B. (2002), 'Indigenous Governance by the Inuit of Greenland', Indigenous Peoples and Governance Structures: a Comparative Analysis of Land and Resource Management Rights, AIATSIS - Aboriginal Studies Press 085575379X.
• Freeland, S., Craig, D. and Hocking, B. (2002), 'Indigenous Governance by the Sami of Scandinavia', Indigenous Peoples and Governance Structures: a Comparative Analysis of Land and Resource Management Rights, AIATSIS - Aboriginal Studies Press 085575379X.
• Freeland, S. and Goh, A. (2002), 'Report on the Rome statute and the international criminal court', The Convergence of Legal Systems in the 21st Century - An Australian Approach, CopyRight Publishing Co Pty Ltd 1876344091.
• Freeland, S. (2001), 'Commentary : Decision on Prosecutor's Appeal on Admissibility of Evidence, Prosecutor v Zlatko Aleksovski', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume III, The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, 1997-1999, Intersentia 9050951414.
• Freeland, S. (2001), 'Commentary on Order for the Disclosure of Evidence, Prosecutor v Tihomir Blaskic', Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals, Volume III, The International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, 1997-1999, Intersentia 9050951414.