Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts (2001)
đŸ’¡ : While technically "draft" articles, they are widely viewed by the International Court of Justice and other tribunals as reflecting customary international law , making them binding on all states regardless of a formal treaty. 19155mp4
: Even if an official acts outside their orders, the State can still be held liable if they acted in an official capacity. 2. Circumstances Precluding Wrongfulness A State may be excused from responsibility if the act was: adopted in 2001
This landmark text, adopted in 2001, serves as the primary framework for determining when a country is legally responsible for breaking international law. Core Principles 19155mp4