International Law

Question 1

state sovereignty

Answer 1

an independent entity that is recognised by other states on an international basis that has the authority to rule itself

Question 2

international customary law

Answer 2

● Not contained in a written document, based off tradition and common practices which are accepted by the international community
● It is still not considered law unless state accepts that it is binding

Question 3

declarations

Answer 3

International instruments that state and clarify parties positions on
particular issues, but do not impose legally binding conditions to abide
e.g. Universal Declaration of Human Rights 1943

Question 4

treaties

Answer 4

International agreements concluded between states in written form and governed by IL

Question 5

bilateral

Answer 5

two nations

Question 6

multilateral

Answer 6

multiple states

Question 7

ratify

Answer 7

to formally confirm that the country intends to be bound by a

Question 8

role of United Nations

Answer 8

● Deals with matters of economics, social policy, human rights and culture
● Most important part of the UN is the security council
● The UN has been very important in making sure that human rights are
observed

Question 9

international courts & tribunals

Answer 9

main principle behind international courts and tribunals is the commitment to resolve disputes between states by peaceful means. There are a number of international courts and tribunals in the world, some operate under the frameworks of the United Nations, whereas others operate independently

Question 10

International Court of Justice

Answer 10

established in 1945 and its principal activities are to settle disputes submitted to it by states and to give advisory opinions on legal questions submitted by the General Assembly, the Security Council, or other bodies as permitted by the General Assembly.

Question 11

intergovernmental organisations

Answer 11

● Organised groups of states established to pursue mutual interests
● Subsidiaries of the UN and make decisions on international issues e.g refugees
● International Labour Organisation - safety of workers
● Regional organisations have a role in decision making e.g European Union

Question 12

non-government organisations

Answer 12

● Based on common interests and aims with non governmental relations
● Enforce action through informing the public
● Contributed to areas such as world peace, disaster relief