International Law (9 Edition)

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Description
The chapters in this book have been re-examined, updated and, where necessary, rewritten in order to try and cope with the ever-increasing volume of new materials on international law. I have, in particular, been able to increase the coverage of outer space and international economic law, and to introduce sections on cyber activities, cyber warfare and the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. I have also been able to add somewhat to the chapters on international law and municipal law and on recognition in the light of important case-law. However, to compensate, some trimming has been necessary in other parts to free up the necessary space.
I would especially like to thank the Cambridge University Press team of Caitlin Lisle, Marianne Nield and Amy Mower for their help and encouragement in the production of this edition and to Finola O'Sullivan who has monitored this work through many editions now. She is a friend as well as a guide. I am also grateful to Sophie Rosinke for the thorough and excellent copy-editing of the text and prepar- ation of the tables and to Judy Oliver for so carefully preparing the index. Particular appreciation is owed to Tim Clark for his meticulous research assistance, accom- plished with speed and organisation. A lasting debt remains, however, to Sir Elihu Lauterpacht QC, a towering figure in international law, whose encouragement and assistance in the initial development of this book were indispensable. His continuing interest and friendship were always deeply appreciated and are now much missed. I would also like to thank my many colleagues from around the world for their advice and support, while reassuring them that all responsibility for the end product rests squarely with me.
As ever, the deepest thanks are due to my wife Judith and my children, Talia, Ilan and Daniella and now my grandchildren, Mika, Eden, Zevi and Zak. I am particularly grateful to Ilan for once again producing an imaginative, intriguing and quite remarkable cover painting.
The date of this work is July 2020, but I have been able to insert some additional material during the production process. As this work entered the proofing stage, my beloved wife Judith passed away after a long and brave struggle against a cruel illness. She was the heart and foundation of my life. May she rest in peace.
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Table of Contents
1. The nature and development of international law
2. International law today
3. Sources
4. International law and municipal law
5. The subjects of international law
6. The international protection of human rights
7. Individual criminal responsibility in international law
8. Recognition
9. Territory
10. The law of the sea
11. Jurisdiction
12. Immunities from jurisdiction
13. State responsibility
14. International environment law
15. The law of treaties
16. State succession
17. The settlement of disputes by peaceful means
18. The international court of justice
19. International law and the use of force by states
20. International humanitarian law
21. The United Nations
22. International Organisations
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Author Details
Malcolm N. Shaw, QC, is a practising barrister at Essex Court Chambers and Senior Fellow at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at Cambridge University. He is Emeritus Sir Robert Jennings Professor of International Law at Leicester University. One of the world's leading international lawyers, he is an associé of the Institut de Droit International, former Trustee of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, and a founding member of the Curatorium of the Xiamen Academy of International Law, China.