The doctrine of ‘Jus Cogens’ in International Law refers to:
APeremptory norms from which no derogation is permitted by any state
BNon-binding recommendations of the UN General Assembly
CTrade tariffs set by the WTO
DBilateral economic treaties
Explanation
Jus Cogens norms (e.g., prohibitions against genocide, slavery, and torture) override all conflicting treaties.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: International Law
- Subtopic: Core Doctrines
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