I° Congreso Del Partido

Abstract

Sovereign immunity — Public vessels — Restrictive theory of immunity — Whether part of English law — Distinction between acta iure imperii and acta iure gestionis — Whether depending upon nature or purpose of act — Whether decision to break commercial contract and convert goods in commercial context attracts immunity — Need to examine whole transaction in context — International law in general — Sources — Relevance of legislation and treaties — Relationship of international law and municipal law — The law of England