Cambridge Studies in International and Comparative Law: Series Number 27: Transboundary Damage in International Law

The Chernobyl disaster, the Amoco Cadiz oil spill and the Colorado River dispute are examples of an activity conducted by one state which has serious adverse effects in the territory of another, or in global common areas. This book details the international rules and compensation procedures and is intended for use by governmental officials, international lawyers and jurists. It discusses existing laws on international liability and considers the underlying legal issues that require further development. It is one of the few books on the subject written from the perspective of a developing country with rapid economic and social development.

Foreword; Preface and acknowledgements; List of treaties; List of cases; List of abbreviations; 1. Introduction; Part I. Accidental damage: 2. Liability for accidental damage; 3. Substantive rules and principles: issues and problems; Part II. Non-Accidental Damage: 4. Liability for non-accidental damage; 5. The doctrine of due diligence and standards of conduct; Part III. Damage to the Global Commons: 6. Liability for damage to the global commons; 7. Legal issues relating to damage to the global commons; Part VI. Underlying Principles: 8. The nature and basis of international liability; 9. Conclusions; Bibliography; Index.