International Law in the Russian Legal System

"The volume gives attention to the role of the Russian Supreme Court in developing treaty practice through the issuance of 'guiding documents' binding on lower courts, the reaction of the Russian Constitutional Court to judgments of the European Court of Human Rights, and the place of treaties as an integral part of the Russian legal system. Butler further explores the hierarchy of sources of law, together with other facets of Russian arbitral and judicial practice with respect to treaties and other sources of international law. He concludes with a consideration of the 'generally-recognized principles and norms of international law' and their role as part of the Russian system"--Publisher's website.