International Law

Third Edition

Anders Henriksen

Provides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law, making this an ideal textbook for students taking short, introductory courses at European law schools
Clearly explained and written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, the core concepts are presented in an accessible and easy-to-follow style
Takes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming students' prior knowledge of the topics discussed
Supporting learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points and encourage students to engage critically with the legal disputes
Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition:

Discussions of the most relevant new case law from the International Court of Justice (ICJ), including the advisory opinion on Chagos and the judgments and decisions on Certain Iranian Assets, The Jadhav Case, The Rohinga Genocide Case, and Relocation of US Embassy to Jerusalem
Discussion of current events related to international law, such as the Khashoggi affair, the Skripal-poisoning, the killing of Soleimani, the security laws in Hong Kong and the peace agreements between, respectively, Bahrain, the UAE and Sudan, and Israel.
Extensive coverage of Covid-19 and the legal issues surrounding a pandemic throughout relevant sections of the book.
More references to recent cases and developments in the discussion of the right to self-determination, such as the cases of Scotland, New Caledonia and Trump's offer to purchase Greenland
Updated the discussion of climate change, the Paris Agreement, and compensation for environmental damage
A new section on the potential legal personality of nature

International Law

Third Edition

Anders Henriksen

Description

International Law presents a student-focused approach to the subject; clearly written with non-native English-speaking students in mind, a range of learning features highlight the areas of debate and encourage students to engage critically with key disputes. It provides comprehensive and concise coverage of the central issues in public international law, making this an ideal textbook for students taking short, introductory courses at European law schools with clear and accessible explanations of the core concepts.

This textbook takes a critical perspective on various aspects of international law, introducing the controversies and areas of debate without assuming students' prior knowledge of the topics discussed in an easy-to-follow style. There are supporting learning features, including central issues boxes, chapter summaries, recommended reading, and discussion questions highlight the essential points and encourage students to engage with the legal disputes.

Digital formats and resources

The third edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources.

· The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
· Short author podcasts introducing the core topics
· Advice on answering the Questions for Discussion at the end of each chapter
· Links to other international law resources

Previous publication dates

May 2019, March 2017

International Law

Third Edition

Anders Henriksen

1. Foundations and structure of international law
2. Sources of international law
3. The law of treaties
4. The actors in the international legal system
5. Jurisdiction
6. Immunity from national jurisdiction and diplomatic protection
7. State responsibility
8. The international law of the sea
9. International human rights law
10. International environmental law
11. International economic law
12. The peaceful settlement of disputes
13. The international regulation of the use of force
14. The law of armed conflict
15. International criminal law

International Law

Third Edition

Anders Henriksen

Author Information

Anders Henriksen, Former Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen

Anders Henriksen is now with the Danish Security and Intelligence Service. He is a former Professor of Public International Law at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. He has published widely on public international law; the law and cyberspace; drone warfare; and the use of force.

International Law

Third Edition

Anders Henriksen

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