In this book, Cheng aims to inquire into the practical application of the general principles of law by international courts and tribunals.

International lawyers usually disregard the vital functions that general principles of law may play in the decisions of international courts and tribunals. As f

Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice defines "international law" to include not only "custom" and "convention" between States but als

General Principles and the Coherence of International Law offers a comprehensive analysis of general principles of law, assessing their role in guaranteeing the