Which of the following is not a source of International law as per Article 38(1) of the statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ):
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → General principles of law recognized by specific nations
Article 38(1) of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) identifies the following sources of international law:
- International Conventions: Treaties or agreements between states that are legally binding.
- International Custom: Established practices and norms that arise from the consistent behavior of states and are accepted as law.
- Judicial Decisions and Teachings: This includes decisions of international courts and writings of the most highly qualified publicists.