Bulletin n. 2-3/2012 | ||
October 2012-February 2013 | ||
Dahlman Christian |
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The Function of Opinio Juris in Customary International Law | ||
in Nordic Journal of International Law , vol. 81, issue 3 , 2012 , 327-339 | ||
ABSTRACT: This article claims that the requirement of Opinio Juris in the formation of customary international law means that a general practice must be generally accepted among states to become customary law. The article argues that Opinio Juris serves an important function. It prevents generally unwanted general practice from becoming customary law. | ||