29. The Identification of Customary International Law

In this report the CAVV provides advice on the draft conclusions of the International Law Commission (ILC) on the identification of customary international law. In it, the CAVV considers the following topics:

  • The status of positions taken by the ILC in connection with the identification of customary international law.
  • The distinction between processes for identifying and determining the existence and content of a rule of customary international law.
  • The role of international organisations in identifying customary international law.