Codification of international law

Meaning and history of codification of International law.

1. Codification of International Law Dr. Neepa Vyas Assistant Professor Government Law College

2. Points covered Definition of Codification History of Codification Merits and Demerits of Codification

3. Definition A systematic arrangement of the rules of law already in existence. It is also considered as modification. It also construed as a method of progressive development of Law.

4. History of Codification Declaration of Paris, 1856 Codification by Writers Two Hague Conferences Codification under the League of Nations Codification under the United Nations

5. Codification under the United Nations International Law Commission United Nations Commission for International Trade Law (UNCITRAL ) General Assembly

6. Codification Brings in clarity and uniformity Fills vacuums and minimizes confusion Easily applicable Remains consistent with the changing time. Harmful for natural growth due to its infant stage. Makes the system rigid Increases disputes relating to interpretation Customary laws are yet no finalized. Merits Demerits