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The State Immunity Controversy in International Law

Private Suits Against Sovereign States in Domestic Courts

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The author presents a detailed examination of restrictive immunity in developing countries, arguing that it lacks popular support and practical usage. He emphasizes that forum law, or lex fori, is rooted in the concept of sovereignty and equality among states. The analysis contends that only laws recognized and accepted by states should be applied, highlighting the horizontal nature of the international legal system.

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The State Immunity Controversy in International Law, Ernest K. Bankas

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2022
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Private Suits Against Sovereign States in Domestic Courts
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English
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2022
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Hardcover
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912
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9783662640425
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The author presents a detailed examination of restrictive immunity in developing countries, arguing that it lacks popular support and practical usage. He emphasizes that forum law, or lex fori, is rooted in the concept of sovereignty and equality among states. The analysis contends that only laws recognized and accepted by states should be applied, highlighting the horizontal nature of the international legal system.