The Commissions’ Work and the Shaping of International Law
17 Pages Posted: 15 May 2013 Last revised: 17 Apr 2018
Date Written: October 1, 1997
Abstract
This text was presented as part of an October 1997 Colloquium in New York and concerns the ways in which the work of the International Law Commission may contribute to the shaping of international law. Within this broad topic, Sir Kenneth Keith discusses four main issues. First, he considers the changing context within which the Commission conducts its work. Secondly, he offers some examples of how the Commission has shaped the law, more specifically the law in action, as opposed to the law as it is found in the books. Thirdly, the author considers the forms which the Commission’s work should take in order to enhance its impact on the internationals legal order. Fourthly, he makes some brief suggestions as to how the Commission’s work might be made more relevant and its accessibility improved. This is followed by a presentation from Professor Huang Huikang and a panel discussion.
Keywords: International Law Commission, international law, shaping international law, sources of international law
JEL Classification: K33
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