The question (15 marks)
Explain the rules of interpretation of treaties under the Vienna Convention 1969, and the grounds on which a treaty may be terminated or suspended. (15 marks)
MU Module III, head 3.1; chapter on the law of treaties.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 3 · Treaties and the United Nations of Public International Law.
Authorities you will need
- Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969, arts. 31, 32, 33, 54, 56, 60, 61, 62, 64 and 65
- LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), ICJ Reports 2001, p. 466
- Jadhav Case (India v. Pakistan), ICJ Reports 2019
- Charter of the United Nations 1945, art. 33
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