Question A.1, Political Law, 2019 Bar Exam
Define the following terms: (a) Jus cogens (2%) (b) Principle of double criminality (2%) (c) Act of State doctrine (2%) (d) Precautionary principle (2%) Suggested Answer: (a) Jus cogens (literally, “compelling law”) – refers to norms that command peremptory authority, superseding conflicting treaties and custom. Jus cogens norms are considered peremptory in the sense that…