In Australia, 43 legal experts warned yesterday an attack on Iraq would be a violation of international law that could end in the World Court. In an article published by The Sydney Morning Herald, the group of leading Australian lawyers and academics argued that “the 'coalition of the willing,' including Australia, have not yet presented any persuasive arguments that an invasion of Iraq can be justified at international law.” But the group says Iraq would now be justified in launching a pre-emptive attack against the United States and its coalition partners, because it is Iraq that is now facing a direct threat.
Australian Legal Experts Warn Attack on Iraq Would Violate International Law
HeadlineFeb 27, 2003