Description
Responding to the increasingly non-bilateralist nature of international law, the book argues that the legal model of state obligations is outdated.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 non-bilateral responsibility as a structurally distinct concept. The book covers the incompatibility of current legal systems with the idea of non-bilateral responsibility in areas such as environmental and human rights law, and analyses complex developments towards non-bilateral 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 non-bilateral 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.
About the Author
Sarah Thin, Assistant Professor of International Law, Radboud University, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Reviews
'Sarah Thin's book provides an excellent contribution to putting on good theoretical ground the topic of non-bilateral responsibility. She does so by developing a theory of non-bilateral responsibility, testing it against the law on international responsibility and the practice of international courts and tribunals, and exploring the implications for the international legal system. The potential impact of her research for the broader field of the law of international responsibility could be quite significant.' -- Gentian Zyberi, University of Oslo, Norway
Book Information
ISBN 9781035333271
Author Sarah Thin
Format Hardback
Page Count 278
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
