Jurisdiction - Requirement for an international wrongful act

3 important questions on Jurisdiction - Requirement for an international wrongful act

Where does the first requirement ''there has to be an act or omission'' focus on?

This means that a state cannot only be responsible for acting a certain way, it can also be responsible for failing to act where it should have (omission)

Which two basic principles are there for the second requirement "attribution"?

1. A state can be responsible for the conduct of its organs.
2. The state will not be held responsible for the activities of private parties.

Where does the last requirement "breach of international obligation'' focus on?

That a state cannot be held responsible for actions which are harmful yet legal.

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