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 International Court of Justice and Self-Defence in International Law (Studies in International Law)
โ Scribed by James A. Green
- Publisher
- Hart Publishing (UK)
- Year
- 2009
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 247
- Category
- Library
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