Question 1 (2.5 marks each - total 10 marks) a) 'Without consent, there can be no...

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Question 1 (2.5 marks each - total 10 marks) a) 'Without consent, there can be no international law. Consent is the beginning and end of international law.' Discuss the validity of this statement. b) 'There is no hierarchy among the sources of international law listed in Article 38(1) of the ICJ Statute.' To what extent is this statement true? c) 'Treaties are equal to municipal laws.' With special reference to your own State, assess the validity of this statement. d) 'Judicial determination of what constitutes effectivities (or effectivits) for the purpose of ascertaining the validity of territorial sovereignty is a precise and succinct exercise.' Critically analyse this statement. Question 1 (2.5 marks each - total 10 marks) a) 'Without consent, there can be no international law. Consent is the beginning and end of international law.' Discuss the validity of this statement. b) 'There is no hierarchy among the sources of international law listed in Article 38(1) of the ICJ Statute.' To what extent is this statement true? c) 'Treaties are equal to municipal laws.' With special reference to your own State, assess the validity of this statement. d) 'Judicial determination of what constitutes effectivities (or effectivits) for the purpose of ascertaining the validity of territorial sovereignty is a precise and succinct exercise.' Critically analyse this statement.