General Principles of Law in International Law | IntlLaw Academy's lectures with Professor Walter

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In this video, Professor Walter explores the general principles of law in international law. We go beyond definitions to see how these principles operate, their theoretical debates, and their role in preventing gaps in the legal system.

What you’ll learn in this video:
• The definition of general principles of law and how to understand them
• Their key functions: filling gaps, preventing legal vacuums, and guiding courts when no applicable law exists
• Scholarly debates and theoretical divisions on general principles of law
• How these principles function across domestic, regional, and international levels
• Principles that are unique to international law
• Their operation in international law, including recognition by the International Court of Justice
• Criticisms and limits of general principles in the international legal system

This lecture provides a comprehensive understanding of general principles as a core source of international law, showing how they guide justice and fill gaps when other sources are insufficient.

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0:00 Intro
0:18 Professor Walter's first monologue
00:58 Definition of General Principles of Law in International Law
02:37 The role of General Principles of Law in international law
03:54 The philosophy of General Principles of Law in international law
06:20 Types of General Principles of Law
09:35 Operation of General Principles of Law in International Law
12:17 Criticisms and limitations of the General Principles of Law
13:29 Professor Walter's last monologue