Routledge - Customary International Law Interpretation Book

Explore the evolution of customary international law (CIL) through this academic study from Routledge. This text examines how CIL functions as a source of international law, focusing on the ways international criminal tribunals impact the formation and identification of these legal norms. Using the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) as a primary case study, the book analyzes the development of international criminal law. It provides a detailed survey of both the process and substance of CIL. Readers will gain a better understanding of the complex relationship between state practice and opinio juris, as well as the problematic distinctions that exist between these two fundamental elements. This book is an essential resource for those studying how judicial bodies can influence the way customary law is recognized and applied on a global scale. It offers a deep look into the changing nature of legal interpretation within international criminal settings.