Craig Eggett (C.M.)

Craig's PhD research was concerned with "general principles of law" in the sense of Article 38(1)(c) of the ICJ Statute. As part of this project, he spent time at the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law at the University of Cambridge.

Research Interests

Craig is currently working questions related to the general obligations of international organisations, particularly the UN.  He continues to research on the sources of international law.

Craig is the convenor of the Maastricht International Law Discussion Group (ILDG).

• Eggett, C. (2021). General Principles as Systemic Elements of International Law. [Doctoral Thesis, Maastricht University]. Maastricht University. https://doi.org/10.26481/dis.20210412ce

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• Eggett, C. (2023). Solidarity as an International Legal Norm. In E. Kassoti, & N. Idriz (Eds.), The Principle of Solidarity: International and EU Law Perspectives (pp. 29-53). TMC Asser Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6265-575-1_3

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• Eggett, C. (2019). The Role of Principles and General Principles in the ‘Constitutional Processes’ of International Law. Netherlands International Law Review, 66(2), 197-217. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40802-019-00139-1

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• Eggett, C., & Thin, S. (2019). Clarification and Conflation: Obligations Erga Omnes in the Chagos Opinion. Web publication/site, Oxford University Press. https://www.ejiltalk.org/clarification-and-conflation-obligations-erga-omnes-in-the-chagos-opinion/

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• Eggett, C. (2018). Judgement on the appeal of the Republic of Kenya against the decision of Pre-Trial Chamber II of 30 May 2011 entitled – “Decision on the Application by the Government of Kenya Challenging the Admissibility of the Case Pursuant to Article 19(2)(b) of the Statute”, Situation in the Republic of Kenya in the case of Prosecutor v. William Samoei Ruto, Henry Kiprono Kosegey and Joshua Arap Sang, Case No. ICC-01/09-01/11 OA, 30 August 2011. In A. Klip, & S. Freeland (Eds.), Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals: International Criminal Court 2012 Intersentia.

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• Eggett, C. (2018). Commentary on the Decision on Charles Ghankay Taylor's motion for partial voluntary withdrawal or disqualification of Appeals Chamber Judges, Prosecutor v. Taylor, Case No. SCSL-03-1-T, T. Ch. II, 13 September 2012. In A. Klip, & S. Freeland (Eds.), Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals: Special Court for Sierra Leone 2012-2015 (pp. 34-36). Intersentia.

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• Eggett, C. (2018). Commentary on the Decision on the Prosecutor’s Request for Subpoenas, Prosecutor v. Bangura, Kargbo, Kanu and Kamara, Case No. SCSL-2011-02-T, T. Ch. II, 28 June 2012. In A. Klip, & S. Freeland (Eds.), Annotated Leading Cases of International Criminal Tribunals: Special Court for Sierra Leone 2012-2015 (pp. 15-20). Intersentia.

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