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Evolution and status of the precautionary principle in international law

Auteur
Trouwborst A.
Date
2002
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-069354)
Éditeur | Lieu de publication
Kluwer Law International | The Hague, The Netherlands
ISBN
90-411-1785-7
Pages
378 p.
Type du document
Série
Langue
Anglais
Champ d'application
International
Sujet
Environnement gén.
Mot clé
Principe de précaution
Résumé

The greater part of this study consists of the mapping and analysis of state practice in respect of the precautionary principle. Pertinent treaties, declarations, decisions of international organizations and domestic instruments pass in review. The book then applies the generally accepted principles governing the formation of customary international law to this body of state practice. Relevant international judical decisions and the opinion of scholars are treated as well. Two extensive annexes are added, reproducing provisions of international legal instruments that make reference to the principle.