Law And The Travellar Vocab Flashcards
A nations supreme power and authority to govern its affairs, its independence to make laws
Sovereignty
States cannot claim ownership of any portion of the high seas. States are expected to use any area of the high seas with due regard for the interests of other states
Freedom of the seas
A state that does not meet an international obligation has committed a wrongful act
International responsibility
The threat or use of force against other states is unlawful however, international law recognizes that states have the right defend themselves against the hostile acts of Othere states
Self-defence
Respects for the interests of humankind
Humanitarianism
Binding written agreements, freely entered into by states that spell out their rights and obligations to each other
Treaty
An official representing a country
Diplomat
Diplomats and envoys that carry state relations have certain privileges and immunities meaning they have more leeway in their behaviour and may not suffer the same penalties for breaking the law
Diplomatic law and immunity
The giving up or delivering of a person to another country; legal surrender of a person according to international agreements (as in child abduction by a non custodial parent)
Extradition
All Un member states are represented and have a vote. Although action cannot be demanded by a member state it’s resolution Carrie’s strong moral authority
United nation general assembly
Body of the UN responsible for maintaining international peace and security
United Nations security council
Judicial arm of the UN. Bases it’s decision on international law
International court of justice
Offences committed (against enemy, prisoner of war or civilian) during international conflict that violate international laws or customs(e.g, murder, I’ll-treatment, enslavement, plunder)
War crimes
