The Concept of Treaty in International Law

1. Auflage 1996
ISBN: 978-90-411-0244-7
Verlag: Wolters Kluwer

Buch, Englisch, Band 22, 336 Seiten, GB, Format (B × H): 162 mm x 246 mm, Gewicht: 596 g

Reihe: Developments in International Law

Whether or not a certain norm is legally binding upon international actors may often depend on whether or not the instrument which contains the norm is to be regarded as a treaty.

In this study, the author argues that instruments which contain commitments are, ex hypothesi, treaties. In doing so, he challenges popular notions proclaiming the existence of morally and politically binding agreements and so-called `soft law'. Such notions, Klabbers argues, are internally inconsistent and founded upon untenable presumptions. Moreover, they find little support in the pertinent decisions of municipal and international courts and tribunals.

The book addresses issues of importance not only for academics working in international law, constitutional law and political science, but also for practitioners involved in the making, implementation and enforcement of international agreements.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Klabbers, Jan

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Öffentliches Recht, Völkerrecht, Internationale Organisationen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. I. Treaty-like Instruments; An Overview. II. The 1969 Vienna Convention's Definition. III. On Intent. IV. Several Varying Theses. V. On the Co-existence of Normative Orders. Excursion to Chapter V: The Soft Law Thesis. VI. The World Court. VII. Other Courts and Tribunals. Concluding Remarks. Epilogue: Some Remaining Questions. Appendix. Table of Cases. Bibliographical References. Index.