International Conventions

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1. Which category does Article 38(1)(a) of the ICJ Statute recognize as a source the Court applies?
2. For the 1969 VCLT's treaty definition, which feature is material?
3. What does pacta sunt servanda mean under VCLT Article 26?
4. States A and B negotiate and adopt a text that expressly requires ratification. State A has neither ratified nor otherw…
5. A and B conclude a treaty. State C is not a party, has not consented to the asserted obligation, and no independently a…
6. A treaty is validly in force between A and B, and the VCLT governs their relations. A later enacts an ordinary domestic…
7. A and B exchange two related written instruments titled Memorandum of Cooperation. The evidence establishes an agreemen…
8. Explain how international conventions function as a source under Article 38(1)(a). Does recognizing a convention as a s…
9. A party to a valid treaty in force adopts inconsistent ordinary legislation and invokes it alone to justify internation…
10. Distinguish adoption of a treaty text, expression of consent to be bound and entry into force. Why should a lawyer not …
11. Under VCLT Article 31, what is the basic approach to interpreting a treaty?
12. Does Article 31’s treaty context include the preamble and annexes?