Practice question
A maritime technical expert writes a rigorous legal analysis of navigational practice. The expert is not usually labeled a public-international-law specialist. The reviewer rejects the work on that label alone without assessing its relevant legal reasoning. Which response follows the ILC commentary?
- The occupational label is conclusive.
- The work is not categorically excluded; the author’s relevant qualification and the particular analysis must be assessed.
- Any technical expert’s opinion automatically establishes custom.
- Technical expertise eliminates the need to examine law.
- Only diplomats may write qualifying teachings.
Legal references
- International Law Commission, 2018 Conclusions on Identification of Customary International Law, Conclusion 14 and commentary paragraphs 1-4: https://legal.un.org/ilc/texts/instruments/english/commentaries/1_13_2018.pdf
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