Law
Soft Law and the Formation of Customary International Law
Quick fact
Many rules now considered binding custom, like the prohibition of genocide, began as non-binding UN General Assembly resolutions before they crystallized into customary law—a process that can take decades.
Why this is interesting
You're used to laws that are written in stone. But what if a rule could start as a gentle suggestion—a non-binding promise—and slowly turn into a binding law that all states must follow? That's how soft law shapes customary international law.