Miscellaneous Cases

Question 1

Nuclear Tests Case

Answer 1

Australia v France

France intended to conduct nuclear tests in the South Pacific. Statement from President of France saying they wouldn’t do the tests anymore. The statement amounts to an obligation.

Question 2

Corfu Channel case

Answer 2

British cruisers fired at by an Albanian battery. UK said innocent passage through straits is recognised in IL. Albania said sending warships without letting them know first was a violation of sovereignty. Ships weren’t in combat formation.

Question 3

Gabcikovo-Nagymaros

Answer 3

Hungary v Slovakia

Both States agreed to build a system of locks diverting the Danube. Hungary abandoned the plan in 1989. Slovakia therefore changed the plan. Hungary’s breach of obligation wasn’t necessary. Both States had breached treaty.

Question 4

Nicaragua Case

Answer 4

US had been supporting guerrillas trying to overthrow Nicaraguan gov. Brached friendly relations treaty. Said that wasn’t self defence.

Question 5

Oil platform Case

Answer 5

Iran v US

Several incidents of US ships being attacked. US then blew up Iranian oil platforms claiming self defence. US lost.