Scientific and Doctrinal Views on the Problem of Gaps in International Law and the Criteria for Gaps

The purpose and objectives of writing the article are to analyze the existing scientific and doctrinal views on the problem of gaps in international law and the criteria for gaps. Methodological approach. The work uses general scientific methods, in particular analysis and comparison, as well as methods of legal interpretation. Results and conclusions. The article examines the nature of the gap, concludes about the reasons for the appearance of gaps, suggests the grounds and criteria for classifying gaps, ways to fill them.. The originality and value of the work lies in the identification and development of the classification of gaps according to the degree of gap in different gaps according to the following criteria: the place of the gap in the international legal system, the "volume" of the gap, the number of subjects of international law affected by this gap, and the method of filling the gap.

gap in international law, degree of gap, criteria of gap, international legal regulation, conventions