Non-binding norms have become increasingly popular in the law of outer space. After the 1979 Moon Agreement, no further international treaty has been adopted. Instead, a number of non-binding instruments, has been produced. This book analyzes to what extent such "soft law" - even if the term is some
Soft Law in Outer Space: The Function of Non-binding Norms in International Space Law
β Scribed by Irmgard Marboe
- Publisher
- BΓΆhlau Verlag
- Year
- 2012
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 420
- Series
- Volume 102
- Category
- Library
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