The Law of International Responsibility
Dr Kate Parlett author James Crawford editor Alain Pellet editor Simon Olleson editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Published:20th May '10
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This comprehensive volume offers an authoritative overview of international responsibility law, focusing on State and international organization accountability, along with detailed analysis of the International Law Commission's significant contributions.
The Law of International Responsibility is an essential resource that delves into one of the foundational aspects of international law. Authored by a team of distinguished international experts, this book offers a thorough and authoritative examination of the contemporary law governing international responsibility, applicable to both States and international organizations. The focus is primarily on the work of the International Law Commission (ILC), emphasizing the significance of this area within the broader framework of international law.
The volume provides an in-depth discussion of key topics, particularly State responsibility, which the ILC finalized in 2001, and the area of diplomatic protection, completed in 2006. It also addresses the ongoing work regarding the responsibility of international organizations, with draft articles first adopted in 2009. Additionally, the book explores liability for harmful activities that are not explicitly prohibited under international law, reflecting the ILC's efforts in this domain from 2001 and 2006.
Contributions from a diverse group of specialists enhance the book’s comprehensive nature, offering detailed commentaries on various aspects of international responsibility. Each chapter navigates through international jurisprudence and doctrinal debates while critically assessing the ILC's relevant work. The text not only covers the general secondary rules of international responsibility but also examines specific systems and their interplay with broader rules, particularly in relation to human rights treaties, the World Trade Organization, and investment protection treaties. This comprehensive overview makes the book a vital reference for understanding the complexities of international responsibility.
Despite international law's breadth and depth, it is difficult to find a topic which would not somehow benefit from insights included in this book. The bookshould be a first port of call for academics and practitioners of international law interested in this area. With its carefully written entries and wealth of information, this book makes a great systematic contribution to international law scholarship. * Gentian Zyberi, International Law Observer *
... this book definitely should be part of the international law collection of any serious law library. It should also be the first point of departure for any serious researcher on the topic of international responsibility. * Sienho Yee, Chinese Journal of International Law *
...it cannot be doubted that some of the works contained in this commentary shall remain of enduring importance. * Sahib Singh, Austrian Review of International and European Law *
ISBN: 9780199296972
Dimensions: 249mm x 177mm x 63mm
Weight: 2446g
1376 pages