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Customary Law and the Third World by Ludmila Oliveira is a document available to read on EtoBox.
1. The article examines the stance of newly independent states during decolonization towards customary international law (CIL), which many viewed suspiciously due to its Eurocentric roots and conservative nature. 2. It argues that CIL formation is biased against developing countries due to an undemocratic law-making process dominated by powerful states. Recent reforms have not altered this imbalance. 3. While engagement with the International Law Commission is important, the article concludes there are lim
- Author
- Ludmila Oliveira
- Language
- EN