Commentary on the 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of TreatiesBRILL, 2009 - 1 pages The 1969 Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, regulating treaties between States, lies at the heart of international law. This commentary interprets the Conventiona (TM)s 85 articles clearly and precisely. It covers such major topics as reservations to treaties, their interpretation and the grounds for terminating a treaty, for instance breach. Emphasis is placed on the practice of States and tribunals and on academic writings. It contains further sections on customary international law and the Conventiona (TM)s history while providing up-to-date information on ratifications and reservations. This commentary is a must for practitioners and academics wishing to establish the meaning and scope of the provisions of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. |
Contents
Issues of customary international law | 1 |
History of the Convention | 28 |
Preamble | 39 |
PART I INTRODUCTION | 53 |
PART II CONCLUSION AND ENTRY INTO FORCE OF TREATIES | 123 |
PART III OBSERVANCE APPLICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF TREATIES | 359 |
PART IV AMENDMENT AND MODIFICATION OF TREATIES | 505 |
PART V INVALIDITY TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION OF THE OPERATION OF TREATIES | 539 |
PART VI MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | 893 |
PART VII DEPOSITARIES NOTIFICATIONS CORRECTIONS AND REGISTRATION | 919 |
PART VIII FINAL PROVISIONS | 977 |
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Table of cases | 1035 |
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