LCP4801
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Question 1
1.1 TWAIL stands for: Third World Approaches to International Law.
1.2 Development of TWAIL: TWAIL emerged due to the historical injustices of
colonialism and the persistence of inequality in the global order. It was informed by the
need to critique international law’s role in facilitating imperialism and to address the
marginalization of the Global South in legal frameworks.
1.3 Objectives of TWAIL:
Expose and critique the colonial foundations of international law.
Advocate for the restructuring of global legal systems.
Promote justice and equity for the Global South.
Amplify Third World scholarly voices.
Challenge economic and political disparities.
Develop inclusive international norms.
Question 2
2.1 Theory of Statehood for Sufjan: Declaratory Theory. It states that statehood
depends on factual criteria like territory, population, government, and capacity for
foreign relations, irrespective of recognition.
2.2 Alternative Theory: Constitutive Theory asserts that statehood arises from
recognition by other states. Without such recognition, as in Sufjan’s case, an entity
lacks legal statehood. Kelsen supported this view, emphasizing the legal effect of
recognition.
2.3 Three Competences of Weland:
Sovereignty: Legal supremacy over a territory.
ASSIGNMENT 2 SEMESTER 2 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, Question 1
1.1 TWAIL stands for: Third World Approaches to International Law.
1.2 Development of TWAIL: TWAIL emerged due to the historical injustices of
colonialism and the persistence of inequality in the global order. It was informed by the
need to critique international law’s role in facilitating imperialism and to address the
marginalization of the Global South in legal frameworks.
1.3 Objectives of TWAIL:
Expose and critique the colonial foundations of international law.
Advocate for the restructuring of global legal systems.
Promote justice and equity for the Global South.
Amplify Third World scholarly voices.
Challenge economic and political disparities.
Develop inclusive international norms.
Question 2
2.1 Theory of Statehood for Sufjan: Declaratory Theory. It states that statehood
depends on factual criteria like territory, population, government, and capacity for
foreign relations, irrespective of recognition.
2.2 Alternative Theory: Constitutive Theory asserts that statehood arises from
recognition by other states. Without such recognition, as in Sufjan’s case, an entity
lacks legal statehood. Kelsen supported this view, emphasizing the legal effect of
recognition.
2.3 Three Competences of Weland:
Sovereignty: Legal supremacy over a territory.
