Practice question
A valid treaty contains an agreed withdrawal clause. A party follows it properly. Another argues the Convention permits withdrawal only through a new unanimous agreement. Which is correct?
- Every withdrawal clause is legally meaningless
- Only judges can amend every treaty
- A party may never leave any agreement
- Article 54 also recognizes withdrawal in conformity with treaty provisions
- The treaty must first become customary law
Legal references
- Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/conventions/1_1_1969.pdf; Articles 54-55,61,63.
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