The draft articles establish that a State is responsible for an "internationally wrongful act" when its conduct:
: The act must violate a rule of international law binding on that State at the time. Key Provisions
: Make full compensation for the injury, which can include restitution, financial payment, or a formal apology (satisfaction). 19155mp4
Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts (2001)
The code refers to a specific document identifier used within the United Nations International Law Commission (ILC) archives for the Draft Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts . The draft articles establish that a State is
: Private groups empowered by law to perform government functions.
: Even if an official acts outside their orders, the State can still be held liable if they acted in an official capacity. 2. Circumstances Precluding Wrongfulness A State may be excused from responsibility if the act was: : Private groups empowered by law to perform
: This includes actions by its government organs, such as the legislature or judiciary.