Legality and legitimacy

Alexandra Hofer

Chapter 59 in Elgar Encyclopedia of International Sanctions, 2025, pp 209-211 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The lines between ‘legality’ and ‘legitimacy’ are blurred when it comes to international sanctions. If they are perceived as illegitimate this gives rise to legal objections. The opposite is also true, the perceived legitimacy of sanctions shapes legal arguments about their legality. This entry briefly highlights the main legal issues that arise when sanctions are adopted and explains how they relate to discussions regarding their legitimacy.

Keywords: International obligations; Retorsions; Countermeasures; Human rights (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035339525
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