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The function of Opinio Juris in customary international law

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Summary, in English

Th is article claims that the requirement of opinio juris in the formation of customary international law means that a general practice must be generally accepted among states to become customary law. Th e article argues that opinio juris serves an important function. It prevents generally unwanted general practice from becoming customary law.

Department/s

Publishing year

2012

Language

English

Pages

327-339

Publication/Series

Nordic Journal of International Law

Volume

81

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Brill

Topic

  • Law

Keywords

  • source of law
  • customary international law
  • general practice of states
  • opinion juris
  • sui generis
  • allmän rättslära
  • jurisprudence

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 0902-7351