Practice question
A Council provisional measure under Article 40 calls for a pause to prevent aggravation. One party says complying necessarily admits the opposing territorial claim. What does Article 40 provide?
- The contemplated measures are without prejudice to the parties’ rights, claims or positions.
- Every provisional measure automatically transfers title.
- Compliance always admits liability for aggression.
- A provisional measure is a private land deed.
- Only the losing party may comply.
Legal references
- UN Charter, Article 40: https://legal.un.org/repertory/art40.shtml
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