9 Conclusions

Subject(s):

Arbitrability — Time limitations (and jurisdiction) — Jurisdiction — International courts and tribunals, decisions — International courts and tribunals, powers

This concluding chapter reflects on how this volume has accomplished its aims. It identifies the consistencies shown throughout the decisions examined in the previous chapters, as well as the inconsistencies. Although the book has not explored the reasons for these inconsistent decisions, this chapter does draw out some general reasons for them. The chapter notes that the divergences in decisions on temporal jurisdiction create uncertainty and provides some suggestions on how drafters of new treaties can reduce that uncertainty.