international private law vs public law Flashcards
define international law
the process that established international legal norms
examples of international law
- state practice
- bilateral agreements
- multilateral agreement
what is state practice?
rules a country follows regularly because it’s the right thing to do, even if it’s not written down
examples of state practice
- humanitarian conduct
- immunity to foreign ambassadors
what is a bilateral agreement?
agreement between 2 countries
example of bilateral agreement
agreement to trade between canada and USA
what is multilateral agreement?
agreement signed by many countries
example of multilateral agreement
european union
what is public law?
involves disputes between private individuals or groups with the government
example of public law
if a company breaks the environmental law, this would involve the government
what is public international law?
focuses on states and intergovernmental organizations and their mutual rights and obligations
key areas of public international law
- international personality
- state territory
- law of the sea
- international dispute settlement
what is international personality?
recognizing organizations or countries that have legal rights
what is state territory?
legal ownership of land and borders
what is the law of the sea?
rules on maritime boundries and ocean usage
what is international dispute settlements?
resolving conflicts between countries through arbitration or international courts
example of international personality
united nations
what is private international law?
addresses international disputes involving individuals or companies
examples of private international law
- commercial law
- contract law
- transportation
- finance and security
- competition law
- taxation
what is commercial law?
laws governing international trade
what is contract law?
agreements for international purchases
what is transportation?
rules that govern the movement of goods and services and people across international borders
what is finance and security?
rules that govern cross-border investments
what is competition law?
rules to ensure businesses compete fairly in the market
what is taxation?
rules that govern how taxes are applied when businesses operate across borders
