Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--University of London, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 314-329) and index.

1. What constitutes competing proceedings? -- 2. Delineation of jurisdictional overlaps: theory and practice -- 3. Jurisdictional competition in view of the systematic nature of international courts and tribunals -- 4. Jurisdiction-Regulating norms governing competition involving domestic courts: should they be introduced into international law? -- 5. Competition-regulating norms found in instruments governing the jurisdiction of international courts and tribunals -- 6. Jurisdiction-regulating norms, derived from sources other than treaties, as applied by international courts and tribunals -- 7. Possibilities for future improvement