Public International Law

Public international law is a body of law that regulates the relationships between subjects of international law, generally States and some international organisations. As a body of law, it has seen increased prominence in recent years, with States increasingly turning to international courts, such as the International Court of Justice, to resolve disputes relating to some of the most intransigent and topical global issues. Numerous G37 Members are deeply involved with matters at the heart of public international law, advising States and stakeholders from the inception of both contentious and advisory proceedings.