Reviewed case brief
West Rand Central Gold Mining Co v R
[1905] 2 KB 391
## Summary
- Court
- King's Bench Division
- Year
- 1905
- Subjects
- Public International Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-18
Rule established
International law forms part of English law only insofar as it has been recognised and adopted by English courts; unincorporated international obligations do not automatically bind the Crown.
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
[1905] 2 KB 391; verified via King's Bench reports
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.