Chapter 4 - Relationship between Canadian and International Law Flashcards
Define International Law:
A collection of rules governing countries
Define Domestic Law:
The law within a particular country
True or False: International law has no legislature that actually makes law.
True (It has no police force that they can readily enforce the law).
What is Conventional International Law?
The body of international law contained in treaties or conventions versus customary international law or other types of international law.
When is Conventional International Law established?
When two or more countries conclude a treaty or convention.
What are the two most formal forms of international agreement?
- Convention
- Treaty
What is a Protocol?
Often used to describe an agreement of a less formal nature than a treaty or convention.
What is the purpose of a Protocol?
- Amends supplements
- Clarifies a multilateral treaty
What does Ratification mean?
Agreement to the terms of the convention by the national legislature of the countries signing the convention.
What are the five pieces of the standard framework used in International Conventions?
- Purpose
- General Obligations
- Reporting Obligations
- Dispute settlement and compliance method
- Review Mechanisms
What is a Bilateral Treaty?
A treaty between two countries
What is a multilateral treaty?
A treaty between more than two countries
What are some examples of multilateral treaties?
- Stockholm Convention on POPs
- UN Framework Convention on Climate Change
What is Customary International Law?
The set of international rules that have evolved over time and been accepted by states as effective law.
What are some of the important international customs?
- Good Neighbor Rule
- Duty of Equitable Utilization
- Duty to Notify and Consult
- Precautionary Principle
