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Consider the following statements: International law is that body of law which states feel themselves…

Under the modern view States, international institutions and non-state entities, and to some extent individuals, are all subjects of international law, so statements 1 and 3…

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Consider the following statements: International law is that body of law which states feel themselves bound to observe and includes the rules of law relating to the international institutions and their relations with states and individuals, and also certain rules of law relating to individuals and non-state entities. Accordingly,
1. States and individuals are the subjects of International law.
2. States alone are subjects of International law.
3. International institutions and other non-state entities are also the subjects of International law.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

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Under the modern view States, international institutions and non-state entities, and to some extent individuals, are all subjects of international law, so statements 1 and 3 are correct while statement 2 (States alone) is not, giving "1 and 3".

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