Perepolkin S. Peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens): identification and legal consequences

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33098/2078-6670.2025.19.31.179-187

Objective. The objective of this work is to disclose the main provisions of the Draft Conclusions on the Identification and Legal Consequences of Peremptory Norms of General International Law (jus cogens) adopted by the UN International Law Commission in 2022. Methodology. To achieve the stated research objective, the following scientific methods of inquiry were used: historical-legal; systemic-structural; comparative-legal; method of analysis; and method of synthesis. Results. Based on the findings of the study, it is emphasized that every representative of the Ukrainian nation should understand the essence and legal consequences of peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens). For this purpose, in the educational process of higher education institutions, the characteristics of jus cogens norms should be presented not only in accordance with the provisions of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of May 23, 1969, but also with regard to other international treaties of general international law, the work of the UN International Law Commission, the practice of international courts and tribunals, national courts, as well as scholarly publications by foreign academics.Scientific novelty. The need to revise the approach to the characterization of peremptory norms of general international law (jus cogens) is emphasized, as many domestic scholars base their analyses exclusively on the provisions of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of May 23, 1969. In this regard, the main provisions of the Draft Conclusions on the Identification and Legal Consequences of Peremptory Norms of General International Law (jus cogens) adopted by the UN International Law Commission in 2022 are presented. Practical significance. The provisions outlined in the article can be used in scientific research, legal practice, and in the educational process.

Key words: international law norms, jus cogens norms, erga omnes obligations, international crimes, international treaties, international customs, international community of states, UN International Law Commission.

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