The concept revolves around the legal framework that holds states accountable for actions or omissions that breach international law, ensuring that states bear the consequences of their internationally wrongful acts. It establishes the conditions under which a state can be held responsible, the nature of the obligations breached, and the remedies available to injured parties.
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International law is a body of rules and principles that governs the relations and interactions between sovereign states and other international actors. It aims to facilitate cooperation, maintain peace and security, and promote justice on a global scale, despite the absence of a centralized global authority.
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State responsibility is a fundamental principle in international law that holds states accountable for their actions and omissions that breach their international obligations. It encompasses the duty to make reparations for any wrongful acts and ensures that states adhere to their commitments under international treaties and customary law.
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Reparation for injury involves compensating individuals or groups for harm suffered, aiming to restore them as closely as possible to their pre-injury state. This concept is rooted in principles of justice and equity, ensuring that those who have been wronged receive appropriate redress.
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Diplomatic protection is a principle in international law allowing a state to take diplomatic or legal action against another state on behalf of its nationals who have suffered injury due to internationally wrongful acts. This protection is discretionary and subject to the injured individual's exhaustion of local remedies in the offending state.
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International wrongful acts are actions or omissions attributable to a state that breach its international obligations, leading to state responsibility. These acts trigger the duty to cease the wrongful conduct and make full reparation for the injury caused by the breach.
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