Dugard’s International Law: A South African Perspective

Product Details:
Author(s):
Dugard, J ,
Maluwa, T ,
Tladi, D and
Du Plessis, M
Year Published:
2026
Edition
6th Edition
Type:
Print | Soft Cover
Language:
English
About this publication
This sixth edition of Dugard’s International Law: A South African Perspective builds on the legacy of John Dugard’s iconic book on international law in South Africa. At the same time, the substance of the work has undergone major changes to take account of new developments both on the international legal scene and in South Africa since the last edition. These include major decisions of the Supreme Court of Appeal and Constitutional Court of South Africa, and of the International Court of Justice. Some chapters from the fifth edition have been merged for  better organisation and focused treatment of their subject-matter. 
 
The sixth edition appears at a time of tumult in the international legal order, and important debates about the relevance, rules and resilience of international law. Despite this, international law remains an indispensable framework and glue for holding nations and humankind together. Awareness of this truth is a thread that runs through the sixth edition. 
 
Dugard’s International Law: A South African Perspective describes and examines the basic principles of international law with reference to the principal sources of international law. This examination takes place within the context of South African law. South African state practice, judicial decisions and legislation on international law receive equal treatment with international law as it is practised and taught abroad. The present work is designed to assist judicial officers and practitioners, educate students, and guide diplomats in the intricacies of international law both at home in South Africa and abroad. 
 
Like its predecessor, the sixth edition is the work of a team of authors: Max du Plessis, Tiyanjana Maluwa and Dire Tladi have joined John Dugard as editors and authors of particular chapters. In addition, other chapters have been authored or co-authored by Eshed Cohen, Andreas Coutsoudis, Jackie Dugard, Rosalind Elphick, Anton Katz, Kholofelo Kugler and Arnold Pronto. 
Content
Chapter 1: The Nature and History of International Law – John Dugard 
Chapter 2: Sources of International Law – Dire Tladi 
Chapter 3: The Place of International Law in South African Municipal Law – Andreas Coutsoudis 
Chapter 4: States, Statehood and Recognition of States and Governments ―John Dugard 
Chapter 5: Territory ―Tiyanjana Maluwa 
Chapter 6: Jurisdiction and International Crimes ―Max du Plessis, Eshed Cohen and John Dugard 
Chapter 7: The International Criminal Court and South Africa―Max du Plessis and Eshed Cohen 
Chapter 8: Extradition―Anton Katz, Max du Plessis, Eshed Cohen and John Dugard 
Chapter 9: Immunity from Jurisdiction―John Dugard 
Chapter 10: State Responsibility, Diplomatic Protection and the Treatment of Aliens ―John Dugard and Tiyanjana Maluwa 
Chapter 11: Responsibility of International Organisations-Arnold Pronto
Chapter 12: Human Rights―Jackie Dugard and John Dugard 
Chapter 13: Refugee Law―Tiyanjana Maluwa and Anton Katz 
Chapter 14: Law of the Sea―Dire Tladi 
Chapter 15: Air and Space Law ―Rosalind Elphick and John Dugard 
Chapter 16: International Environmental Law―Dire Tladi 
Chapter 17: Treaties―Dire Tladi 
Chapter 18: International Economic Law and South Africa’s Economic Relations―Kholofelo Kugler 
Chapter 19: International Adjudication―Rosalind Elphick and John Dugard 
Chapter 20: The United Nations and the Maintenance of International Peace and Security―Tiyanjana Maluwa 
Chapter 21: The Use of Force by States―Dire Tladi 
Chapter 22: Humanitarian Law ―John Dugard and Max du Plessis 
Chapter 23: The African Union―Tiyanjana Maluwa 
Interest / Benefit to
Legal practitioners
Academics and students of law and international relations
Diplomats
Judicial officers
Civil servants
Libraries