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Which of the following is not a primary source of international law?
Which of the following is not a primary source of international law?
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Primary sources (Art. 38): treaties, customs, principles; not ICJ decisions.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2025
- International treaty
- Decision of International Court of Justice
- International custom
- General principle of Law recognised by Civilized nations
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Article 38 of the ICJ Statute lists treaties, customs, and general principles as primary sources of international law; ICJ decisions are secondary sources.
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