Law and practice of the United Nations : documents and commentary /

This book combines primary materials with expert commentary, demonstrating the interaction between law and practice in the UN organisation, as well as the possibilities and limitations of multilateral institutions in general. Each chapter begins with a short introductory essay by the authors that de...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Chesterman, Simon (Author), Johnstone, Ian, 1960- (Author), Malone, David, 1954- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Language Notes:	English.
Published:	New York : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Edition:	Second edition.
Subjects:	United Nations. United Nations International agencies. International organization. International Agencies Organisations internationales. Organisation internationale. international organizations. LAW > International. International agencies International organization Institutional law. Public international law. International law. Advice and Rights. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

The UN charter
Hard cases
Hard choices
Legal status
The Secretary-General and the Secretariat
Membership
Structure, financing, and administration
Counter-terrorism and nuclear non-proliferation
Peace operations
Sanctions
Sustainable development
Self-determination and democracy promotion
Human rights
The rule of law and transitional justice
Immunity and responsibility
Accountability in practice
Reform.