International and National Law

Question 1

International Law

Answer 1

• known as ‘Law of the Nations’
• applies to a country if it is part of their legal system
• consists of rules that primarily govern the relationships between independent states.
• there is no government over the world but rules still exist, these rules are created through treaties, customs and international organizations such as the UN.
• if these rules are violated then a country may be forced to appear in the International court of justice.

Question 2

National Law

Answer 2

• Law of a specific country

- it is divided into substantive and procedural law which are interdependent.