International Law Text, Cases and Materials

International Law: Text, Cases and Materials provides not only an essential introduction to the core concepts and foundational principles of international law, but also a detailed overview of each established area in which international law operates.

Featuring cases, materials, and illustrative figures throughout to enhance the level of context and detail provided, the book covers everything a student of international law requires. Topics include the law of treaties, international organisations, the international protection of human rights, responsibility in international law, jurisdiction, diplomatic and consular law, territory in international law, the law of the sea, international air and space law, international economic law, international environmental law, and international humanitarian law.

This comprehensive textbook will be essential reading not only for any course on international law, but also as a starting point for those wishing to grasp the context of a particular area of international law before exploring further.

1.The Essence of Law and the Nature of International Law 2.Sources of International Law 3.Principles of International Law Concerning Friendly Relations and Co-operation Among States in Accordance with the Charter of the United Nations 4.The Notion of the Subjects of International Law and the State as the Main Subject 5.Other Subjects of International Law 6.The Law of Treaties 7.International Organisations 8.The International Protection of Human Rights 9.Responsibility in International Law 10.Jurisdiction 11.Diplomatic and Consular Law 12.Territory13.The Law of the Sea 14.International Air and Space Law 15.International Economic Law 16.International Environmental Law 17.International Humanitarian Law

David Pataraia is a professor at Tbilisi Ivane Javakhishvili State University, Georgia. Professor Pataraia has been a practising lawyer and held certain high-ranking positions in Georgia, inter alia, he served as a commissioner in the Georgian National Communication Commission, the parliamentary secretary of the President of Georgia and the head of the administration of the President of Georgia.