The International Court of Justice and Self-Defence in International Law

by James R. Green

The legal rules governing the use of force between States are one of the most fundamental, and the most controversial, aspects of international law. An essential part of this subject is the question of when, and to what extent, a State may lawfully use force against another in self-defence. However, the parameters of this inherent right remain obscure, despite the best efforts of scholars and, notably, the International Court of Justice.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1841138762
• ISBN13: 9781841138763
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Hart Publishing
• Length: 246 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.2" x 9.2"