International And Eu Law Flashcards

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What is international law

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The set of rules, agreements and treaties that are binding between countries

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International law might address matters such as:

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  • Human rights
  • Treatment of refugees
  • Trade between states
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What is a treaty

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A treaty is a formal, legally binding written agreement between actors in international law

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Bilateral agreement

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Agreement between 2 States

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Multilateral agreement

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Agreement between 3 or more States

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Monist system

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Accept that the internal and international legal systems form a unity

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Dualist system

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Emphasise the difference between National and international law, and require the transposition of the latter into the former (w out transposition, international law does not exist as law)

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Signature ad Referendum

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A representative may sign a treaty “ad referendum” under the condition that the signature is confirmed by the State

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The signature is subject to:

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Ratification, acceptance or approval

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Ratification

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Defines the international act whereby a State indicates its consent to be bound to a treaty if the parties intended to show their consent by such an act

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Procedure of multilateral treaties

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The depository collects the ratifications of all the States, keeping all parties informed of the situation

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Bilateral treaties procedure

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Ratification is usually accomplished by exchanging the requisite instruments

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Accession

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The act whereby a State accepts the offer or the opportunity to become a party to a treaty already negotiated and signed by other States

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