Human Rights

Question 1

International declarations

Answer 1

Outlines a set of standards which nations voluntarily agree upon but are not legally bound to.

Question 2

International treaties

Answer 2

agreement between countries to be bound by international law, this must be ratified to pass domestic legislation.

Question 3

International court of justice jurisdiction

Answer 3

Only states may apply to and appear before the international court of justice. Individuals are not entitled to institute proceedings before the court.