Distribution of Responsibilities in International Law

Hardback

Main Details

Title Distribution of Responsibilities in International Law
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Andre Nollkaemper
Edited by Dov Jacobs
Assisted by Jessica N. M. Schechinger
SeriesShared Responsibility in International Law
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:474
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
Category/GenreEthics and moral philosophy
Political economy
ISBN/Barcode 9781107107083
ClassificationsDewey:341.26
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations 9 Tables, black and white

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 18 September 2015
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This is the second book in the series Shared Responsibility in International Law, which examines the problem of distribution of responsibilities among multiple states and other actors. In its work on the responsibility of states and international organisations, the International Law Commission recognised that attribution of acts to one actor does not exclude possible attribution of the same act to another state or organisation. However, it provided limited guidance for the often complex question of how responsibility is to be distributed among wrongdoing actors. This study fills that gap by shedding light on principles of distribution from extra-legal perspectives. Drawing on disciplines such as political theory, moral philosophy, and economics, this volume enquires into the bases and justifications for apportionment of responsibilities that can support a critique of current international law, offers insight into the justification of alternative interpretations, and provides inspiration for reform and further development of international law.

Author Biography

Andre Nollkaemper is Professor of Public International Law in the Faculty of Law at the University of Amsterdam's Amsterdam Center for International Law (ACIL), and director of the SHARES research project. Dov Jacobs is Assistant Professor of International Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden University.

Reviews

'... an impressive volume dealing with situations where multiple states or international legal entities may share legal responsibility for a given situation.' Eugene Kontorovich, The Washington Post 'Distribution of Responsibilities in International Law is a fine and informative volume, containing good, solid contributions and exploring many different avenues in the quest for collective responsibility. ' Jan Klabbers, The European Journal of International Law