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Practice question: United Nations Declarations

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Practice question

Under ILC Conclusion 12, can an international organization's resolution, by itself, create a customary rule?
  1. Yes, whenever its title says declaration.
  2. Yes, whenever it uses mandatory language.
  3. Yes, whenever it is published by the UN.
  4. No; the resolution alone does not create custom.
  5. Yes, whenever any delegation sponsors it.

Legal references

  • ILC, Conclusions on Identification of Customary International Law (2018), Conclusions 2 and 12–14: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/draft_articles/1_13_2018.pdf
  • UN Charter, Article 10: https://legal.un.org/repertory/art10.shtml

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