International Law

Question 0

How is international law created?

Answer 0

Through negotiations between countries - treaties.

Question 1

Define ‘international law’

Answer 1

Body of law governing relationship between nations

Question 2

Define ratification

Answer 2

When the national govt. Enacts a domestic law accepting terms and conditions of the international law

Question 3

Define state sovereignty

Answer 3

Each nations has the right to make their own decisions

Question 4

How does state sovereignty affect operation of international law

Answer 4

• nation has right to refuse to participate in international law
• nation has right to refuse to participate in hearings of international courts/tribunals

Question 5

Differentiate of ICJ and ICC

Answer 5

International Court of Justice is the main judicial organisation of the UN. Decides disputes brought forward by member nations and offers legal advice on matters of international law - FOR NATIONS
International Criminal Court deals with individuals who have been accused of the most serious of international crime; ie. genocide, crimes against humanity and serious war crimes

Question 6

Main roles of UN?

Answer 6

• maintain and establish world peace
• promote social progress, better living standards and human rights
• centre for harmonising actions of nations to achieve goals

Question 7

Function of General Assembly?

Answer 7

Pass resolutions relating to operations of the UN and pass resolutions relating to conflicts between nations.
Power to create new UN bodies.

Question 8

Role of Security Council

Answer 8

Maintain peace