Unit I · Public International Law
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Statute of the International Court of Justice | 38 | Function of the Court and sources it shall apply |
| Charter of the United Nations, 1945 | 2(1) | Sovereign equality of Members |
| Charter of the United Nations, 1945 | 103 | Charter obligations prevail over other international agreements |
PCIJ Series A No. 10 (1927) · Permanent Court of International Justice
Restrictions upon the independence of States cannot be presumed; what is not prohibited is permitted in the absence of a contrary rule.
175 U.S. 677 (1900) · Supreme Court of the United States
International law is part of the law of the land; coastal fishing vessels were exempt from capture as prize.
[1905] 2 KB 391 · King's Bench
Customary international law is adopted as the law of England only so far as it is not inconsistent with statutes or finally declared municipal law.