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