Under Article 38(1)(c) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice, what is meant by general principles of law?
Correct answer: D. Principles recognized in the legal systems of nations
- A. Terms included in every bilateral international treaty
- B. Rules created only through Security Council resolutions
- C. Practices followed by diplomats for political convenience
- D. Principles recognized in the legal systems of nations
Explanation
General principles of law are principles found across major legal systems and used to fill gaps in international law. They are distinct from customary rules, which depend on general state practice and legal acceptance.
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International law regulates relations among states and other recognised international actors through treaties, customary practice and general legal principles. Coverage includes statehood and recognition, jurisdiction, diplomatic relations, state responsibility, territory, use of force, peaceful dispute settlement and the role of the United Nations, while distinguishing public international law from private international law.
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