Canadian charter Flashcards
Sharia
Body of religious law that Forms the part of the Islamic tradition
Sharia in Afghanistan
The Taliban forces their interpretation of the Sharia law including public executions etc.
State
A government or politically organized society
Sovereignty
Supreme power or authority
Supreme power or authority
Implies that every citizen is subject to the law
Dualism
Used to describe the International law, Requires domestic and legislative action
Treaty
A legally binding agreement between nations or states
Convention
AN agreement between countries covering particular matter, less important than treaties
Bilateral Treaties
A treaty between two states
Multilateral Treaties
A treaty between two or more states
Extradition
An action where one jurisdiction delivers a person accused of committing a crime to law enforcement people from another jurisdiction
Customary Law
Exists when there is evidence of widespread and consistent practice of law among states
Codification
Article 13 of the UN charter mandates the codification of the international law b the UN general assembly
Diplomatic immunity
The exemption from taxes and certain laws for diplomats working in another state
Ratification
The action of signing a treaty
