Description
Responding to the increasingly nonbilateralist nature of international law, the book argues that the legal model of state obligations is outdated. It draws on legal theory, the law of state responsibility and international dispute settlement mechanisms to outline nonbilateral responsibility as a structurally distinct concept. The book covers the incompatibility of current legal systems with the idea of nonbilateral responsibility in areas such as environmental and human rights law, and analyses complex developments towards nonbilateral obligations. Ultimately, it offers a fresh look at the nature of international legal responsibility, addressing foundational questions in international law.
Providing an accessible overview of the key issues surrounding nonbilateral obligations and responsibility, Beyond Bilateralism is an essential resource for students and scholars of international law and legal theory. It will also be of interest to legal practitioners interested in the future of state obligations.
Book Information
ISBN 9781035333271
Author Sarah Thin
Format Hardback
Page Count 284
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
