International Law

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Description
The fourth edition of International Law reflects the breadth and diversity of contemporary public international law. It brings together an outstanding collection of writings from the leading scholars in the field. These authoritative and stimulating contributions present the essential elements of the international legal system in a clear and accessible style, addressing key questions and challenging many of the underlying assumptions upon which the system is founded.
•    New chapters on 'International Human Rights Law' by Sir Nigel Rodley and
     'International Investment Law' by Surya Subedi
•    Key new materials and cases now covered include:
     - ILC Articles on the Responsibility of International Organisations
     - ICJ decisions in Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (Germany v Italy), Questions
       relating to the Obligation to Prosecture or Extradite (Belgium v Senegal), and Territorial
       and Maritime Dispute (Nicaragua v Colombia)
     - ICC judgments in Prosecutor v Lubanga and Prosecutor v Ngudjolo Chui
     - ECHR judgments in Al-Skeini and Others v the United Kingdom, Al-Jedda v
       the United Kingdom, Hirst Jamaa v Italy, and Nada v Switzerland
     - Domestic court judgments including Democratic Republic of Congo and Others
       v FG Hemisphere Associates LLC
International Law is an invaluable resource for students at all levels following courses in international law, politics, or international relations as part of their degree programme, whilst also providing a key source of reference for practitioners and academics.
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Contents
Part I   The History and Theory of International Law
1  A Short History of International Law
2  What Is International Law For?
3  A View of Delft: Some Thoughts about Thinking about International Law
Part II   The Structure of International Legal Obligation
4  The Sources of International Law
5  Soft Law in International Law-Making
6  International Law and 'Relative Normativity'
7  The Practical Working Of The Law Of Treaties
Part III   The Subjects of The International Legal Order
8  Statehood, Self-Determination, and Recognition
9  International Organizations
10  The Individual and The International Legal System
Part IV   The Scope of Sovereignty
11  Jurisdiction
12  International Law and Restraints on The Exercise of Jurisdiction by National Courts of States
13  Immunities Enjoyed by Officials of States and International Organizations
14  The Relationship Between International and National Law
Part V  Responsibility
15  The Character and Forms of International Responsibility
16  Issues of Admissibility and The Law On International Responsibility
17  The Responsibility to Protect
Part VI   Responding to Breaches Of International Obligations
18  Countermeasures and Sanctions
19  The Means of Dispute Settlement
20  The International Court of Justice
21  The Use of Force and The International Legal Order
Part VII   The Application Of International Law
22  The Law of The Sea
23  International Environmental Law
24  International Investment Law
25  International Criminal Law
26  International Human Rights Law
27  The Law of Armed Conflict (International Humanitarian Law)
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Author Details
Malcolm D Evans OBE is Professor of Public International Law at the University of Bristol.
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