International law pdf notes

International law is predominately made and implemented by States.
Only States can have sovereignty over territory.
Only States can become members of the United Nations and other international organizations.
Only States have access to the International Court of Justice. . 2.
International Organizations .

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General Principles While treaties and custom are the most important sources of international law, the others mentioned in Article 38 of the ICJ Statute of the ICJ should not be ignored.
General principles of law recognized by civilised nations – the third source – are seldom mentioned in judgments.