International Law: A Handbook for Judges

At a time when questions of international law are arising with increasing frequency in U.S. federal and state courts, as well as in the news media, this brief overview of basic international law concepts is intended to serve as both a reference tool on selected topics of international law and as a guide for further research.

Topics addressed by the Handbook include:

• Treaties and Customary International Law and US Law
• State Identity, Recognition, Succession, and Responsibility
• Individuals as Subjects of International Law
• Role of International Tribunals and Organizations

Table of Contents
Foreword
(Justice Sandra Day O’Connor)
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To date, the Handbook has been distributed to nearly 2000 members of the US federal and state judiciaries and to other legal professionals around the world. It has also been used in workshops and educational seminars for judges in the United States and by study tours to The Hague.