Above the law
http://books.guardian.co.uk/review/story/0,12084,1445164,00.html
Martin Jacques salutes Lawless World, a clear and readable account of
how America turned its back on international law from Philippe Sands
Saturday March 26, 2005
The Guardian
International law is a subject that, on the face of it, has little
drawing power. Yet over the past couple of years, in the context of the
legality of the Iraqi invasion, it has become central to the political
debate in Britain. Similarly, the anti-globalisation movement has drawn
attention to the ramifications of international law as it impinges upon
the developing world. Philippe Sands's book has already commanded the
headlines because of its revelations concerning the attorney general's
statement in favour of the legality of the Iraqi war. It would be a
mistake, though, if Lawless World were to be seen primarily in these
terms: it is far more important than that. In exploring the evolution
of international law since the second world war, and the new American
attitude of withdrawal and unilateralism, it goes to the very heart of
the nature of the international order and its future.
Philippe Sands
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/affea58440830070
International law
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.atheism/msg/de1ec23f5af9c4d2
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