ARSIWA Flashcards
What does ARSIWA stand for?
Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts
True or False: ARSIWA was adopted by the International Law Commission in 2001.
True
What is the primary purpose of ARSIWA?
To provide a framework for the responsibility of states for internationally wrongful acts.
What are two elements of state responsibility?
- Attribution
- Breach of an international obligation
Which article of ARSIWA defines an internationally wrongful act?
Article 2
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a condition for state responsibility under ARSIWA? A) Existence of an internationally wrongful act B) Attribution to the state C) Consent of the injured state D) Breach of an international obligation
C) Consent of the injured state
What does Article 1 of ARSIWA state?
Every internationally wrongful act of a state entails the international responsibility of that state.
True or False: ARSIWA applies only to breaches of treaties.
False
What is attribution?
it refers to the legal process of linking an act to a state, making it responsible under international law.
Fill in the blank: Under ARSIWA, a state can be held responsible for acts of _____ authorities.
its
Multiple Choice: Which article discusses the consequences of an internationally wrongful act? A) Article 29 B) Article 30 C) Article 31 D) Article 32
C) Article 31
What is the significance of Article 20 in ARSIWA?
It addresses the circumstances precluding wrongfulness.
True or False: ARSIWA is legally binding on all states.
False
What does Article 36 of ARSIWA pertain to?
Reparation for injury.
Fill in the blank: ARSIWA emphasizes the importance of _____ as a remedy for wrongful acts.
reparations
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of reparation outlined in ARSIWA? A) Restitution B) Compensation C) Satisfaction D) Punishment
D) Punishment
What is the breach of an international obligation?
It occurs when a state fails to fulfill an obligation imposed by international law.
True or False: ARSIWA has been widely accepted and adopted by many states.
True
What does Article 3 of ARSIWA discuss?
The breach of an international obligation.
Fill in the blank: ARSIWA provides guidelines for the _____ of state responsibility.
application
Multiple Choice: Which article addresses the issue of state immunity? A) Article 27 B) Article 28 C) Article 29 D) Article 30
A) Article 27
True or False: ARSIWA can be applied in domestic courts.
True
Fill in the blank: The principles outlined in ARSIWA are essential for the _____ of international law.
development
