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Practice question: Precautionary Principle

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Did paragraph 163 excuse a respondent from cooperating in supplying relevant evidence in its possession merely because the applicant initially substantiates claims?
  1. Yes, respondents must conceal all material
  2. Yes, cooperation is expressly forbidden
  3. No
  4. Yes, possession of evidence eliminates every obligation
  5. Only a private donor may share it

Legal references

  • ICJ, Pulp Mills on the River Uruguay, April 20, 2010, main judgment: https://icj-web.leman.un-icc.cloud/sites/default/files/case-related/135/135-20100420-JUD-01-00-EN.pdf; paragraphs 162-164.
  • Rio Declaration: https://www.cbd.int/doc/ref/rio-declaration.shtml; Principle 15.

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