Erga omnes means "towards all" in Latin. Rights and obligations owed to all are erga omnes. Property rights are enforceable against infringers
Traditional focus was on state responsibility for injuries to aliens. League of Nations' 1930 Codification Conference reached only secondary issues. ILC's Draft Articles adopted in 2001, considered accurate codification
State responsibility was first considered in international law development in early 20th century. ILC established in 1948, first Special Rapporteur García Amador worked from 1956. Final 59 Articles adopted in 2001, commended by General Assembly multiple times
Every internationally wrongful act of a State leads to international responsibility. Responsibility arises from breaches of international obligations by States. Articles focus on secondary rules rather than defining primary obligations
Every internationally wrongful act of a State leads to international responsibility. Responsibility arises from breaches of international obligations by States. Articles focus on secondary rules rather than defining primary obligations
Every internationally wrongful act of a State leads to international responsibility. The articles focus on secondary rules rather than defining primary obligations. Responsibility extends to multiple States and the international community