The role of state consent in the formation of rules of international law

b) E” f) s) hl Critically discuss the role of state consent in the formation of rules of international law (7.5 marks) ‘Treaties are superior to municipal laws.’ With special reference to a Pacific Island State of your choice, assess the validity of this statement [7.5 marks) Critically discuss the judicial determination of what constitutes efiectlvités under international law (7.5 marks) Critically discuss, in the context of the Pacific, the criteria for statehood under international law (15 marks) ‘The various methods for settling international disputes are not significantly different from one another. In fact, we can regard them as more of the same’. Examine the validity ofthis statement by referring to: -two diplomatic methods of dispute settlement; and -two adjudicative methods of dispute settlement (7.5 marks) With reference to relevant cases, critically discuss the rules in the Draft articles on ‘ Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts that deal with the attribution of conduct by non-state actors to States {7.5 marks) ‘Civil and political rights are real human rights. Economic, social and cultural rights are a fantasy’. Assess the validity of these statements {?.5 ma rks) ‘ You work as a legal advisor to the Pacific Island Forum and have been asked to write a short essay discussing whether developed industrialised countries should be held responsible for climate change impacts. You have been specifically asked to consider legal arguments for low-lying atoll countries and possible counter legal arguments from developed countries (7.5 marks)