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International Institute of Air and Space Law
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] HistoryThe 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] PurposeThe 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] FacilitiesThe Institute possesses a modern library.[1] References
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