L6 - Subjects of Law Flashcards
1
Q
What is a subject of law?
A
An entity capable of:
- Possessing international rights
- and duties
- and having the capacity to maintain its rights by bringing international claims
2
Q
What are the three categories of subjects of law?
A
- States
- International intergovernmental organizations
- Private persons (exceptionnally)
3
Q
What is a state?
A
A state consists of a population, a territory and a government. It is characterised by sovereignty.
4
Q
What are the four maritime zones?
A
- Territorial sea (12 miles)
- Contiguous zone (12 miles)
- Exclusive economic zone (200 miles, includes contiguous)
- High seas (deep seabed on ground, international waters)
5
Q
What is the concept of sovereignty?
A
- Independence
- equality
- immediate submission to international law
6
Q
What are the key concepts of sovereignty?
A
- Corrolaries protecting freedom of states
- Corrolaries limiting freedom of states
- Territorial (content + domaine réservé)
7
Q
What are International Intergovernmental Organizations?
A
An association of States consitutes by treaty with common permanent organs and legal personality different from the personality of its members.
