Modern Treaty Law and Practice

Synopsis

This New Edition Of A Textbook First Published In 2000 Provides A Comprehensive Account Of The Law Of Treaties From The Viewpoint Of An Experienced Practitioner. As Such, It Is The First, And Only, Book Of Its Kind. Aust Provides A Wealth Of Examples Of The Problems Experienced With Treaties On A Daily Basis, Not Just When They Are The Subject Of A Court Case. He Explores Numerous Precedents From Treaties And Other Related Documents, Such As Memorandums Of Understanding (mous), In Detail. Using Clear, Accessible Language, The Author Covers The Full Extent Of Treaty Law, Drawing Examples From Both Treaties And Mous. Modern Treaty Law And Practice Is Essential Reading For Teachers And Students Of Law, Political Science, International Relations And Diplomacy, Who Have An Interest In Treaties.--pub. Desc. Vienna Convention On The Law Of Treaties 1969 -- What Is A Treaty? -- Mous -- Capacity To Conclude Treaties -- Full Powers -- Adoption And Authentication -- Consent To Be Bound -- Reservations -- Entry Into Force -- Treaties And Domestic Law -- Territorial Application -- Successive Treaties -- Interpretation -- Third States -- Amendment -- Duration And Termination -- Invalidity -- The Depositary -- Registration And Publication -- Dispute Settlement And Remedies -- International Organisations -- Drafting And Final Clauses. Anthony Aust, Formerly Deputy Legal Adviser, Foreign And Commonwealth Office, London. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.