Actors in IL

Question 1

Who are the actors in IL?

Answer 1

1. States
2. NGOs

Question 2

Case Study: Reparations for Injuries, ICJ (1949)

Answer 2

UN mediator killed in Palestine. UN wanted justice

Conclusion: UN has standing, mediator was in killed pursuit of objectives. Does not matter about nationality

Importance: Established the UN had standing

Question 3

What are the four elements needed to exist for international legal?

Answer 3

1. Population
2. Territory
3. GOV
4. Capacity to enter into agreements w/ other states

Question 4

What makes an actor have personality?

Question 5

Open Door & Dublin Well-Woman v Ireland 1992, ECHR

Answer 5

European human rights 2 non-profits sued for violating free speech. Ireland had catholic constitution: outlawed abortion & any practices. 2 non-profit instructed women to go to UK (illegal).
Conclusion: Ireland violated EU protection of human rights & fundamental freedoms prohibition against restrictions of free speech. Overturned the Irish Supreme Court