Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

International Context

Question:
In some countries there is a doctrine of transformation that states that before any international agreement can be considered applicable domestically it must be transformed into municipal law. This means that the provisions of the treaty need to be transformed into local law, passing a domestic legislation with concurrent provisions as the international obligations. Which of the following country is following this doctrine of transformation?
Options:
UK
Japan
Netherlands
USA
Correct Answer:
UK
Explanation:
In countries such as the United Kingdom, there is a doctrine of transformation that states that before any international agreement can be considered applicable domestically it must be transformed into municipal law. This means that the provisions of the treaty need to be transformed into local law, passing a domestic legislation with concurrent provisions as the international obligations.