Doctrine Of Auto Limitation

Summary

The Doctrine of Auto Limitation allows a state to voluntarily limit its sovereignty to respect other states and honor international obligations, often through treaties. An example is the Philippines limiting its sovereignty in the case of William C. Reagan vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue to honor international tax treaties. Another example is the North Sea Continental Shelf Cases, where Germany limited its sovereignty by agreeing to a treaty with Denmark and the Netherlands.

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Doctrine of auto limitation general principle and example
The Doctrine of Auto Limitation states that a state may, out of respect for other states and international obligations, voluntarily limit the exercise of its sovereignty.
Example: In the case of William C. Reagan vs. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, the Philippines limited its sovereignty to honor international tax treaties.
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Another exmaple
Sure, here's another example for the Doctrine of Auto Limitation:
In the North Sea Continental Shelf Cases (*), the International Court of Justice recognized that Germany voluntarily limited its sovereignty by agreeing to a treaty with Denmark and the Netherlands concerning the division of the continental shelf in the North Sea.
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What is the general principle
The general principle of the Doctrine of Auto Limitation is that a state may voluntarily limit the exercise of its sovereignty to respect other states and honor international obligations. This is often done through treaties and agreements.
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