Question
Legal Studies Question on Public International Law
In the Nicaragua case (1986), the International Court of Justice ruled the following :
I. Upheld the justification of self-defence set up by USA.
II. Rejected the justification of self-defence set up by USA.
III. Intervention of USA in supporting the Contras’ rebellion was violative of customary international law.
IV. Intervention of USA in supporting the Contras’ rebellion was legally justified.
A
I and IV
B
II and III
C
I, III and IV
D
II and IV
Answer
II and III
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B):II and III.