Internationaal Recht (Week 2): Define article 25 ARSIWA (Necessity).

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Define article 25 ARSIWA (Necessity).

Bas Dubbelman · Accepted Answer

Relates to rare cases where the only way for a state to safeguard an essential interest that is threatened by a grave and imminent peril is to refrain from performing another IL obligation that is considered to be of a lesser weight or urgency. 
Wrongful acts = safeguard vital interest.

Internationaal Recht (Week 2)

Define article 25 ARSIWA (Necessity).

Relates to rare cases where the only way for a state to safeguard an essential interest that is threatened by a grave and imminent peril is to refrain from performing another IL obligation that is considered to be of a lesser weight or urgency. Wrongful acts = safeguard vital interest.

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