Public International Law

The sixth edition of Public International Law continues the book¿s accessible, student-friendly tradition with a writing style that is both conversational and easy to read.

Uniquely both a textbook and a casebook, the facts of each case and the details of decisions are succinctly set out, followed by detailed commentary and, where appropriate, a brief explanation of subsequent events. Fully up to date with all recent developments, the sixth edition covers the major areas of public international law and examines the leading cases of the International Court of Justice and other international courts and tribunals, whilst paying attention to judgments of national courts, including the UK Supreme Court, the US Supreme Court, and courts of many other countries when they make challenging or novel contributions to international law.

Features designed to support learning include highlighted key cases, introductory chapter overviews and concise outlines, and recommended f