Articles tagged as International Law
International law, also known as public international law and the law of nations, is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally accepted in relations between nations. International law is studied as a distinctive part of the general structure of international relations.
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United Nations and the Definition of Aggression
International Law
Following the end of World War II, and as a result of the devastation and destruction caused by the war, the search for peace and stability became ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Human Rights in International Relations
International Law
For a long time international relations (IR) have been regarded as a playing field for states, where human beings are subordinated to each state ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Gay Marriage A Moral Issue
Family Law
The issue of civil rights for gays and lesbians, one in particular marriage; although many religious conservatives wish it would, will not go .......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Strengths and Weaknesses of the WTO System
International Law
At the end of World War II, international institutions were set up to restore the world political balance. The new system of World Trade ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
The Concept of Self Determination
Family Law
The concept of Self Determination has been developed after the end of the Second World War and the idea of self determination was supported by International law and formulated in the Charter of the United Nations Article 1 (2) of the United Nations Charter....
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
In The Matter of LC (children) - UKSC
Case Summaries
In LC (Children) No.2, a five member panel of the Supreme Court were asked to pass judgment on the on what is to be taken into account regarding whether a child is habitually resident in a place for the purposes of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction 1980 and s.1(2) Child Abduction and Custody Act 1985....
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Laemthong International v Artis
Case Summaries
The Laemthong Glory (the respondent) was a vessel chartered on a voyage from Brazil to Yemen, carrying bagged sugar. The charterparty contract provided......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
International Organisations Act 2005 - Summary
Case Summaries
This Act makes provisions concerning various international entities conferring privileges, immunities and legal capacity on them......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Why Are Asylum Seekers Becoming an Issue in Australia?
EU Law
With the dramatic increase in the number of illegal boat arriving in Australia, the issue of asylum seekers recently was reignited.......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Competition Law and Policy in India
International Law
World Bank defines competition as ‘a situation in a market in which firms or sellers independently strive for buyers’ patronage in order......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Dispute Settlement Under the WTO
International Law
What is the role and function of dispute settlement under the WTO? By reference to its institutions, procedures and......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
International Humanitarian Law Concepts and Challenges
International Law
IHL is often termed as the law of war, the laws and customs of war or the law of armed conflict, is a legal framework valid to situations ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
What Is the Concept of Non Refoulement
International Law
Critically examine its contents and scope and whether it has acquired the status of customary law In seeking to evaluate the concept ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Hughes v Morris | Criminal Law Case Summary
Case Summaries
Case Summary of E Ivor Hughes Educational Foundation v Miss J E Morris & Others 2015 WL 3875656 (EAT)...
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
The Relevance of Armed Conflict Conventions
International Law
TASK In light of developments in customary law, treaty law and challenges posed by contemporary armed conflicts, is the current legal dichotomy ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Adoption in Hindu Law and Muslim Law
Family Law
The concept of adoption is not a new concept rather the custom and practice of adoption is continuing from the past. The dictionary meaning of the term ‘adoption’ is the act......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
A Direct Result of Globalization
International Law
A direct result of globalization was coming into existence of multi national companies and various international institutions. As a result of greater interaction among these global entities, and the rapid rise in trade that resulted thereof,...
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Goldsoll v Goldman
Case Summaries
The plaintiff and the defendant carried out similar business as dealers of imitation jewellery. The defendant sold his business to the plaintiff......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
What Are the Concepts of Collective Security
International Law
Introduction Collective Security can be understood as a security arrangement where a group of countries pledge co-operative joint action in ......
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Ford Motor Co v Amalgamated Union
Case Summaries
Ford Motors and trade unions reached collective agreements concerning employment conditions, signed by their representatives....
Last modified: 16th Jul 2019
Legalities of Carriage of Goods by Sea
International Law
International economic integration and the multiple politics have a deep impact on the law of international transport of goods by sea. The rapid ......
Last modified: 9th Jul 2019
Universal Jurisdiction in International Law
International Law
The last few decades have witnessed the development of a shared understanding of the fact that there should be no impunity for serious crimes. This has been noted by jurists and writers alike, as one of the key achievements in international law....
Last modified: 9th Jul 2019
IMF and Financial Crisis in Developing Countries
Finance Law
The international monetary fund came into formation in july 1944 when representatives of 45 countries met together in the town of bretton woods, new hampshire in north-east of united states...
Last modified: 9th Jul 2019
East Timor
International Law
Portugal administered East Timor as a non-self-governing territory under United Nation Chapter XI. On 27th August 1975...
Last modified: 9th Jul 2019
