Principles of International Law

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Description
A clear and accessible guide to understanding international law
Principles of International Law explains and illustrates the essential concepts of international law from an Australian perspective. It provides an authoritative yet accessible guide to the structure of international law, its systemic requirements and major substantive topics. Each chapter contains a clear statement of objectives, a list of key instruments and authorities, a lucid statement of the law, original analysis, extracts from relevant treaties and other international instruments, and helpful case summaries and extracts. Problem questions and suggested arguments for use in answering them are included, and further discussion questions are provided. An appendix of basic documents is included for convenient quick reference. The fifth edition-of Principles of Internationa/Law is updated and revised to incorporate the most recent developments in international law across a wide range of areas. Recent decisions from the International Court of Justice and other international and domestic tribunals have been added. In an increasingly global society, a strong understanding of the principles of international law is invaluable. This volume provides clear guidance to scholars, legal practitioners and students of law or international relations seeking to improve their knowledge and to extend their understanding of this important subject.
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Contents
1.    Nature and Sources of International Law
2.    Law of Treaties
3.    International Law in Australian Law
4.    Statehood and Personality
5.    International Responsibility and Diplomatic Protection
6.    State Jurisdiction and immunity
7.    State Territory
8.    International Dispute Settlement
9.    International use of Force
10.  International Criminal Law
11.   International Human Rights
12.  Law of the Sea
Appendices : Basic Documents
Index
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Author Details
Stephen Hall is Professor of Law at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he is an award-winning teacher and researcher. He previously taught at the Faculty of Law, University of New South Wales, where he was the Director of the European Law Centre. Before turning to academic life, he spent nine years with the Australian Attorney-General's Department, where he advised government ministers and officials. He holds a doctorate in European Union Law from the University of Oxford.
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