ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2024
, LCP4801
Assignment 2
Semester 1 2024
DUE Date:
Question 1
‘There is no hierarchy among the sources of customary international law listed in
Article 38(1) of the ICJ Statute. It is, in fact, nothing but an exercise in futility to
attempt to justify a ranking of some sort among these sources.’ To what extent does
this statement represent the true nature of the provisions contained in Article 38(1)
of the ICJ Statute? (10)
Question 2
‘“The general principles of law recognized by civilized nations” means general
principles of international law.’ Critically examine this statement. (15)
Question 3
Critically discuss, through an analysis of South African case law, whether there is an
obligation on the South African government to offer diplomatic protection to its
nationals abroad who have been injured by the actions of a foreign state. (25)