Peremptory norms in international law / Alexander Orakhelashvili.

Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.

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Jus cogens (International law)

Customary law, International.

International obligations.

Peremptory norms are non-derogable standards of international public policy which impose limits on how far governments, politicians and diplomats can further their own goals in making international transactions. This work examines their increasing importance in determining the permissible limits on the actions of State actors.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Oxford scholarship online. Law collection.

9780199546114

xxxv, 622 p. ; 24 cm