ISBN : 9780190611231
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.
Foreword
Preface and Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I. State Immunity
Chapter 1. Historical Development and Rationale
Chapter 2. Overview of Sources of Law of State Immunity
Chapter 3. Scope of State Immunity
Chapter 4. Competing or Conflicting Norms, and Related but Different Doctrine
Part II. Immunity of International Organizations
Chapter 5. Nature of International Organizations and Purpose of their Immunity
Chapter 6. Legal Status of International Organizations
Chapter 7. Sources of the Law of Immunity of International Organizations
Chapter 8. Determination and Scope of Immunity of International Organizations
Part III. Cross-cutting and Confused Concepts
Chapter 9. Similarities and Differences between Immunities
Chapter 10. Conclusion
Index