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Author Okeke, Edward Chukwuemeke, author.

Title Jurisdictional immunities of states and international organizations / Edward Chukwuemeke Okeke
Published New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2018]

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 392 pages)
Contents Historical development and rationale -- Overview of sources of law of state immunity -- Scope of state immunity -- Competing or conflicting norms, and related but different doctrine competing or conflicting norms in international law -- Nature of international organizations and purpose of their immunity -- Legal states of international organizations -- Sources of the law of immunity of international organizations -- Determination and scope of immunity of international organizations -- Similarities and differences among immunities -- Conclusion
Summary This book explores the relationship between the jurisdictional immunities of states and international organizations, in an attempt to bring clarity and predictability to the law of international immunities. Embracing a holistic approach, this book charts the history, purpose, scope, competing norms, and exceptions and waivers for the jurisdictional immunities related to states and then international organizations, respectively. Finally, it focuses on the relationship between the two areas analyzing in detail the differences and commonalities between the two
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-373) and index
Notes Print version record
Subject Immunities of foreign states.
Jurisdiction (International law)
International agencies.
international organizations.
LAW -- International.
Immunities of foreign states.
International agencies.
Jurisdiction (International law)
Sovereign immunities.
International organizations.
Immunities.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780190611248
0190611243
9780190611262
019061126X