Practice question
According to PCGG’s discussion of Sabbatino, is application of the act of state doctrine itself required by international law?
- No; the cited discussion says international law neither requires it nor forbids it in the described setting
- Yes, every possible application is internationally mandatory
- Yes, it is identical to every jurisdiction treaty
- Yes, it automatically binds all international courts
- Yes, it abolishes diplomatic remedies
Legal references
- PCGG v. Sandiganbayan, G.R. No. 124772, August 14, 2007, main decision: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/aug2007/gr_124772_2007.html; main act-of-state discussion.
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