Correlation of Responsibility and Sanctions in International Law: Doctrinal Approaches

Abstract

The doctrine of international law lacks a clear estimate on the ratio of the international legal sanctions and international legal responsibility. This moment has been reflected in the variety of theories and views in the domestic and foreign literature. Based on the analysis of the international legal doctrine in the development, three main trends interpretation of international legal sanctions in connection with the problem of international responsibility. It is noted that the ratio of treatment embodiments investigated these legal phenomena blur the boundaries between sanctions and responsibility, preventing improved understanding of the nature of these institutions and the proper understanding of the role of each of them in the system of international regulation. Determined by the provisions of that properly take into account the features of international law and based on the trends of contemporary practice of international relations. Substantiates the necessity making a distinction between the forms of liability and international legal sanctions due not only theoretical but also practical considerations important to ensure that the international legal order. In conclusion, it seems necessary to further progress in the work of the International Law Commission on the codification of international responsibility issues and use of coercive measures.