The problem of implementing intangible liability in international law

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Intangible liability in international law is implemented in a rather fragmented manner, as it is rarely possible to achieve the necessary completeness, timeliness, and objectivity in this area of legal relations. The aim of the study is to explore the specifics of the implementation of intangible liability in international law. The research methodology includes general scientific methods such as the formal-legal method, analysis methods of analysis and synthesis, the dialectical method, and the descriptive method. The main forms of implementation of intangible liability in international law are noted: satisfaction, reprisals, retorsion, and non-recognition, which provide a basis for a proper response to wrongful actions or wrongful inaction by subjects of international law. It is proven that the difficulties in implementing intangible responsibility stem from the very nature of this type of responsibility, which is political and moral. It has been established that traumatic events form the main content of intangible damage in international law. The importance of the official expression of friendly and respectful attitude towards the other party of the legal relationship of intangible responsibility has been substantiated. It has been concluded that the implementation of intangible liability is closely related to the policies of states. The results of this research can be useful for both the theory of international legal responsibility and the practice of interstate relations.

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Zoya Sh. Matchanova

The Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia

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Email: zoya2310@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-6617-6111
SPIN-code: 6205-5250
Scopus Author ID: 59262667400

Dr. Sci. (Law), Associate Professor of International Law Department

Russian Federation, 48 Moika River Emb., St. Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation

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