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4.2.2 The extent of the practice
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4.2.2 The extent of the practice
The formation and existence of a customary rule requires general state practice. In the North Sea Continental Shelf cases the ICJ postulated that ‘state practice ... should ... have been extensive’. The term ‘general’ indicates that common and widespread practice is required, although universal practice is not necessary. It seems also that practice must be representative in the sense that all the major
Edition 1st Edition
First Published 1998
Imprint Routledge-Cavendish
Pages 1
eBook ISBN 9781843143802
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