Unrecognised Subjects in International Law

The book delves into numerous topics concerning two pivotal aspects of international law: international legal personality and the concept of recognition. It examines the legal standing and classification of different categories of entities that are not formally recognized, discussing the duties and implications associated with both recognizing and not recognizing certain subjects. The work explores the rights and responsibilities of these entities, covering aspects such as state immunity and compliance with human rights standards. Additionally, the text explores the international accountability that arises from unlawful recognition practices.This comprehensive study features contributions from renowned scholars and seasoned practitioners in international law, alongside emerging researchers who bring fresh perspectives to the discipline. The contributing authors hail from various regions across the globe, enriching the book with a wide range of research methodologies and cultural insights. Among the distinguished authors are Maurizio Arcari, Chun-i Chen, Władysław Czapliński, Natividad Fernández Sola, Łukasz Gruszczyński, Shotaro Hamamoto, Agata Kleczkowska, Anne Lagerwall, Margaret E. McGuinness, Marcin Menkes, Enrico Milano, Stefan Oeter, Dagmar Richter, Przemysław Saganek, Galina Shinkaretskaia, María Isabel Torres Cazorla, and Szymon Zaręba.