What is the legal character of a peremptory norm, or jus cogens norm, in international law?
Correct answer: A. It permits no derogation by states
- A. It permits no derogation by states
- B. It may be set aside by any later treaty
- C. It applies only to domestic criminal law
- D. It binds only states that expressly accept it
Explanation
A jus cogens norm is accepted and recognised by the international community as a norm from which no derogation is permitted. A treaty conflicting with such a norm is legally defective under the law of treaties.
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