International Law of Nations
An International Law of Nations is a legal regime that is binding between states.
- Context:
- It can (often) be a system of rules that regulates interactions and relationships between sovereign states and other international actors.
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- Example(s):
- Modern International Law, with the principle that states should not acquire territory by conquest.
- as proposed by Hugo Grotius (1583–1645)
- Geneva Conventions,
- United Nations Charter,
- Law of the Sea,
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Diplomatic Law, Humanitarian Law, Trade Law, Geneva Conventions, Territorial Conquest, War, Diplomacy, Trade, Human Rights, Customary International Law, Treaties.
References
2023
- (GM-RKB ChatGPT, 2023) ⇒ Summarize the concept International Law in 1- 2 paragraphs, promt.GM-RKB ChatGPT (model: gpt-4-1106-preview) Retrieved: 2023-12-24.
- QUOTE: International law refers to the legal framework governing the relationships between nations, establishing norms for state behavior, and providing mechanisms for resolving disputes among states peacefully. It is primarily composed of treaties, agreements between countries that are binding under international law, and customary international law, which consists of practices that states have universally accepted as law through consistent and general practice accompanied by a sense of legal obligation. International law covers a wide array of subjects, including human rights, disarmament, international crime, refugees, migration, problems of nationality, the treatment of prisoners, the use of force, and the conduct of war, among others.
The enforcement of international law can be challenging, as it relies on the voluntary cooperation of sovereign states. In contrast to domestic legal systems, there is no overarching authoritative body to enforce compliance. Instead, a range of international institutions, such as the United Nations, the International Court of Justice, international criminal courts, and arbitration panels, help mediate and resolve conflicts. There are also various mechanisms for enforcing specific types of international law, like economic sanctions or military intervention, which are used selectively and often depend on the interests and powers of more influential states.
- QUOTE: International law refers to the legal framework governing the relationships between nations, establishing norms for state behavior, and providing mechanisms for resolving disputes among states peacefully. It is primarily composed of treaties, agreements between countries that are binding under international law, and customary international law, which consists of practices that states have universally accepted as law through consistent and general practice accompanied by a sense of legal obligation. International law covers a wide array of subjects, including human rights, disarmament, international crime, refugees, migration, problems of nationality, the treatment of prisoners, the use of force, and the conduct of war, among others.
2023b
- The Guardian
- ... the invasion of Iraq unquestionably created a space for a bad actor such as Putin to challenge one of the most essential elements of modern international law regarding conflict: that states should not acquire territory by conquest. ..
2023c
- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_law Retrieved:2023-3-19.
- International law (also known as public international law and the law of nations) is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally recognized as binding between states. [1] It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework for states across a broad range of domains, including war, diplomacy, economic relations, and human rights. Scholars distinguish between international legal institutions on the basis of their obligations (the extent to which states are bound to the rules), precision (the extent to which the rules are unambiguous), and delegation (the extent to which third parties have authority to interpret, apply and make rules). The sources of international law includes international custom (general state practice accepted as law), treaties, and general principles of law recognized by most national legal systems. Although international law may also be reflected in international comity—the practices adopted by states to maintain good relations and mutual recognition, such as saluting the flag of a foreign ship—such traditions are not legally binding. International law differs from state-based legal systems in that it is primarily—though not exclusively—applicable to states, rather than to individuals, and operates largely through consent, since there is no universally accepted authority to enforce it upon sovereign states. Consequently, states may choose to not abide by international law, and even to breach a treaty. However, such violations, particularly of customary international law and peremptory norms (jus cogens), can be met with disapproval by others and in some cases coercive action (ranging from diplomatic and economic sanctions to war).
The relationship and interaction between a national legal system (municipal law) and international law is complex and variable. National law may become international law when treaties permit national jurisdiction to supranational tribunals such as the European Court of Human Rights or the International Criminal Court. Treaties such as the Geneva Conventions may require national law to conform to treaty provisions. National laws or constitutions may also provide for the implementation or integration of international legal obligations into domestic law.
- International law (also known as public international law and the law of nations) is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally recognized as binding between states. [1] It establishes normative guidelines and a common conceptual framework for states across a broad range of domains, including war, diplomacy, economic relations, and human rights. Scholars distinguish between international legal institutions on the basis of their obligations (the extent to which states are bound to the rules), precision (the extent to which the rules are unambiguous), and delegation (the extent to which third parties have authority to interpret, apply and make rules). The sources of international law includes international custom (general state practice accepted as law), treaties, and general principles of law recognized by most national legal systems. Although international law may also be reflected in international comity—the practices adopted by states to maintain good relations and mutual recognition, such as saluting the flag of a foreign ship—such traditions are not legally binding. International law differs from state-based legal systems in that it is primarily—though not exclusively—applicable to states, rather than to individuals, and operates largely through consent, since there is no universally accepted authority to enforce it upon sovereign states. Consequently, states may choose to not abide by international law, and even to breach a treaty. However, such violations, particularly of customary international law and peremptory norms (jus cogens), can be met with disapproval by others and in some cases coercive action (ranging from diplomatic and economic sanctions to war).
- ↑ The term was first used by Jeremy Bentham in his "Introduction to the Principles of Morals and Legislation" in 1780. See
1625
- (Grotius, 1625) => Hugo Grotius. (1625). "De jure belli ac pacis (On the Law of War and Peace)."