Prophylactic Use of Force in International Law: The Illegitimacy of Canada’s Participation in "Coalitions of the Willing" Without United Nations’ Authorization and Parliamentary Sanction

Authors

Ikechi Mgbeoji, Osgoode Hall Law School of York UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2003

Source Publication

Review of Constitutional Studies. Volume 8, Number 2 (2003), p. 169-202.

Keywords

and applicable laws; Canada; constitutional conventions; decision to participate; domestic terrain; international conflicts; non-defensive aggression; practices

Abstract

The author examines the legitimacy o Canada's participation in acts of non-defensive aggression in light of Canada 's international obligations and international law. He contends that in the domestic terrain, constitutional conventions, practices, and applicable laws as factors that shape Canada's decisions to participate in international conflicts, must also be critically reconsidered.

Repository Citation

Mgbeoji, Ikechi. "Prophylactic Use of Force in International Law: The Illegitimacy of Canada’s Participation in "Coalitions of the Willing" Without United Nations’ Authorization and Parliamentary Sanction." Review of Constitutional Studies 8.2 (2003): 169-202.

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