The Case Concerning the Rotian Union

2007 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

The 5th edition of the Italian National Rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition

Book cover with the title "2007 Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition" and a subtitle about the Rotian Union.

The Republic of Adaria (Applicant) and the Republic of Bobbia, Kingdom of Cazalia, Commonwealth of Dingoth, State of Ephraim, and the Kingdom of Finbar (Respondent) appeared before the International Court of Justice to settle their differences in the Case concerning the Rotian Union.

The case presented the following issues:

  1. Self-determination and secession;

  2. Recognition of new states;

  3. State succession and treaty obligations;

  4. Responsibility for human rights violations and obligations following dissolution of a state.

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Results of the 2007 Italian National Rounds

Italian National Champions 2007 Università degli Studi Roma Tre

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