Enforcement of public international law - State repsonsibility

6 important questions on Enforcement of public international law - State repsonsibility

What is the difference between attribution and wrongful act?

States can be held responsible for acts attributed to them.
States can only be held responsible for acts that violate their international legal obligation.

When can a state be indirect responsible for a private act?

·States can be indirect responsible for private acts if a state acknowledges and adopts illegal private acts or fails to prevent them in violation of an international legal obligation, e.g. Tehran Hostage case.

Which circumstances preclude wrongfulness (3)

oWith consent of a state
oCountermeasures
oForce majeure à state cannot perform or an obligation because its impossible (e.g. earthquakes, drought) à distress and necessity are demanded.
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Which 3 forms of reparation are there?

oRestitution
oCompensation
oSatisfaction

When is a reprisal legit? (3)

·The Court ruled that reprisals:
1.Are only legit when preceded by a wrongful act,
2.Must be preceded by a request to redress the injury,
3.Must remain proportional.

What is the difference between retorsion and countermeasures?

Countermeasures are without force.

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