Lesson 16 Flashcards
Other Subjects of International Law?
1) Holy See
2) Belligerents and Insurgents
3) National Liberation Movements
4) Individuals
Actors of International Law
1) NGOs
2) Transnational Corporations
When did the Holy See gain international status?
1870
What did the 1929 Lateran Treaty do?
recognition of the State of Vatican City and the sovereignty of the Holy See in the field of international relations
Are the international agreements rebel groups enter into valid?
yes
if insurgent movements succeed in establishing a new state can they be held responsible?
yes
is insurgency a violation of international humanitarian law?
no
The relationship between international law and individuals?
1) they are limited subjects
2) they are entitled to human rights
3) they can be held responsible at the international level for international crimes
4) victims can claim their rights before International mechanisms
Two Ways NGOs interact with states?
1) in the development of international rules
2) increasing role of implementation of IL at national levels
What Act deals with Transnational Corporations?
UN Guiding Principles of Business and Human Rights (2011)
Do Transnational Corporations have international personalities?
undetermined