Icj And International Law

Art. 38.1, Statute of the Court The Court’ s‘ ‘ function is to decide in accordance with international law such disputes as are submitted to it’ ’ Sources of int'l law International conventions

Not only

Bilateral

Treaties

Multilateral

Covers But also all other international

Understandings Agreements

International custom Which relies on an alleged international custom practiced by States Must demonstrate to the Court’ s satisfaction A State That this custom has become so established As to be legally binding on the other party General principles of law Judicial decisions Municipal Art. 59 subsidiary means

Covering

ICJ and Int'l Law

International ICJ PCIJ

Teachings of highly qualified publicists Has rendered many decisions which Expressly recognize the evolution of international law Have also contributed to that evolutionary process In the area of decolonization Stressed the primordial role of the principle of self-determination, Viewed as an ongoing process Asylum

Development of the int'l law

Law of international organizations The right of passage Nationality Territorial sovereignty Diplomatic and consular relations Prohibition on the use of force Self-defence Law of the sea Principles governing State responsibility Environmental law

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