ON THE PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW-MAKING

Abstract

The article focuses on the principles of international law-making. The law-making is considered through the prism of legal process with the definition of role the principles playing in this process. The list of international law-making principles figured in the scientific literature is presented and analyzed. The basic principles of international law-making are underlined. They include the principles of international legality and equality, respect for national approval procedures of a new international law norm, openness and scientific validity. The recommendations for improving their systems are done. The need for a systematic approach to the study of international law-making principles which would provide an integrated and comprehensive legal regulation of this process is stressed.