The International Law Applicable to the Secession of a Territory. Territorial Integrity versus “Neutrality” of International Law and the Role of Self-Determination
The International Law Applicable to the Secession of a Territory. Territorial Integrity versus “Neutrality” of International Law and the Role of Self-Determination
Author(s): Bianca-Gabriela NeacșaSubject(s): Constitutional Law, International Law, International relations/trade
Published by: Asociația română de drept internațional și relații internaționale
Keywords: unilateral secession; territorial integrity; self-determination; prohibition of secession;
Summary/Abstract: This article aims at addressing the legality of secession in public international law, building on the two opposing theories proposed regarding the international law applicable to secession. The principles of self-determination and territorial integrity are examined in order to determine their applicability in the context of each theory.
Journal: Revista română de drept internațional
- Issue Year: 2021
- Issue No: 26
- Page Range: 103-118
- Page Count: 16
- Language: English