Reflections on international liability for injurious consequences arising out of acts not prohibited by international law

Abstract

News of the death in Wellington on 25 September 1984 of Robert Quentin Quentin-Baxter shocked his many friends attending the 39th session of the General Assembly of the United Nations. The traditional moment of silence was observed by the Sixth Committee, and many tributes followed, for Quentin's life had been one of dedicated and loyal service to his country and to the community of nations.