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Interpretace článku 51 charty OSN s ohledem na právo na preventivní sebeobranu
Interpretation of Article 51 of the UN Chart with respect to the right to preventive self defence

Author(s): Vakhtang Darchiashvili
Subject(s): International Law
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: UN Chart;preventive self defence;Article 51;

Summary/Abstract: In connection with the war in Iraq, the term "preventive self-defense" has often been used in the literature in recent years. This seemingly clear term raises many questions that are not answered unequivocally, which leaves room for further examination of this institute of international law. The topic of this article is the place of preventive self-defense in the UN Charter, resp. in Article 51 of this document. The main method of research is various generally known interpretive methods of the norms of international law.

  • Issue Year: 14/2006
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 40-48
  • Page Count: 9
  • Language: Czech
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