An attempt to fill the legal gap. The treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
• CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND ON THE REGULATION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
• 2.1 MULTILATERAL TREATIES IN FORCE BEFORE THE TPNW
• 2.2 THE INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE ON THE ISSUE
• CHAPTER 3: WORKING TOWARDS THE TREATY ON THE PROHIBITION OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS
• 3.1 FACTORS ENTAILING A NEED FOR THE TREATY
• 3.2 DRAFTING PROCESS
• CHAPTER 4: CURRENT PROVISIONS AND STATUS OF THE TREATY
• 4.1 FINAL STRUCTURE OF THE TREATY
• 4.2 ADOPTION AND STATE POSITIONS
• CHAPTER 5: CONCLUDING REMARKS

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis aims to analyze the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) and its significance in addressing the legality of nuclear weapons in international law. The TPNW, being the first treaty to completely prohibit nuclear weapons, represents a significant step towards achieving nuclear disarmament. The thesis aims to delve into the historical context, drafting process, provisions, and potential impact of the TPNW.

• The historical context and existing legal framework surrounding the regulation of nuclear weapons.
• The factors leading to the need for a comprehensive treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons.
• The drafting process of the TPNW, including the contributions of various states, international organizations, and NGOs.
• The key provisions of the TPNW and its current status, including the adoption process and state positions.
• The potential impact and challenges of the TPNW, particularly in terms of the cooperation of nuclear-weapon states.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter introduces the complex legal landscape surrounding nuclear weapons, highlighting the lack of a clear universal prohibition and the existing attempts at regulation through multilateral treaties and ICJ rulings. It then focuses on the TPNW as a recent development aimed at achieving concrete nuclear disarmament.
• Chapter 2: Background on the Regulation of Nuclear Weapons This chapter examines the historical context of nuclear weapons regulation, focusing on key multilateral treaties such as the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT) and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and their role in decreasing proliferation and addressing the consequences of nuclear weapons use. It also explores the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) pronouncements on the issue, particularly its advisory opinion on the legality of nuclear weapons.
• Chapter 3: Working towards the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons This chapter delves into the factors motivating the development of the TPNW, emphasizing the need for a clear international legal instrument prohibiting nuclear weapons. It further analyzes the drafting process of the Treaty, examining the contributions of various states, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Chapter 4: Current Provisions and Status of the Treaty This chapter examines the key provisions and structure of the TPNW, focusing on the rules it establishes regarding the illegality of nuclear weapons for States Parties. It also analyzes the Treaty's adoption process, including voting patterns and the positions of states, particularly the nuclear-weapon states and their allies.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This preview examines the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), focusing on international law, nuclear disarmament, nuclear weapons, multilateral treaties, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the Limited Test Ban Treaty (LTBT), nuclear proliferation, and the legality of nuclear weapons.