Title: Public international law : an Australian perspective /
Authors: Blay, Sam.; Piotrowicz, Ryszard W.; Tsamenyi, M.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: International law.; International law Australia.
Abstract: An authoritative account of international law from an Australian perspective. It outlines principles of international law within the political framework in which they operate, and highlights the crucial legal aspects of Australia's place in the modern world. Examples of Australian practice and policy. Blay from UTS; Tsamenyi Wollongong.
Contents: The nature of international law / Sam Blay -- The structure of the international legal system / Ryszard Piotrowicz -- Sources of international law / Donald W. Freig -- The law of treaties / Wendy Lacey -- International law and domestic law / Rosalie Balkin -- Peaceful settlement of disputes in international law / Stuart Kaye -- Jurisdiction / Ivan Shearer -- The creation and recognition of states / Robert McCorquodale -- State responsibility / James Crawford -- The use of force / Timothy McCormack -- Human rights / Penelope Mathew -- Refugees / Peter Nygh and Sam Blay -- The law of the sea / Brian Opeskin and Martin Tsamenyi -- International environmental law / Rosemary Rayfuse -- Antarctica and international law / Donald R. Rothwell -- Current trends in international legal theory / Hilary Charlesworth.