Critically discuss the existing rules and principles regulating the coming into existence, including the recognition, of States in International Law.

Answer ONLY one of the following two essay questions:

1. “International Law is not real law because it is not enforceable, there is no judiciary and it has no parliament”. Discuss.

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2. Critically discuss the existing rules and principles regulating the coming into existence, including the recognition, of States in International Law. By analysing different examples, please assess the importance of this matter in contemporary international relations.