League of Nations to the UN Era

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Explain the nature of international law in terms of being voluntary.

International law relies on states consenting to be bound by mutually agreed upon rules and norms.

Describe the flexibility of international law and how it evolves.

International law evolves and adapts based on changing relations, shared understandings, and emergent global issues requiring cooperative solutions.

What is the reciprocal nature of states under international law?

States have reciprocal entitlements and duties towards one another under international law.

Explain the decentralized nature of international law.

With no supreme global authority, states retain autonomy but agree to restrain behavior and resolve disputes peacefully. Signup and view all the answers

How did the League of Nations contribute to the institutionalization of international law?

The League of Nations represented the first major institutionalization of international law and order with a permanent international organization. Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the re-emphasis on human rights in the UN Charter and Nuremberg trials?

The dissolution of the League of Nations and World War II prompted the re-emphasis on human rights. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of international human rights conventions like the UN Declaration of Human Rights?

To uphold universal human rights Signup and view all the answers

How does international law contribute to global transportation and communication?

By establishing laws on airspace, outer space, and maritime freedoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of laws on trade, aviation, and intellectual property in international law?

To create a framework for fair transnational business Signup and view all the answers

How does international law address issues related to collective security?

By providing a legal basis for collective security arrangements like the United Nations Security Council Signup and view all the answers

In what way does international law protect the environment?

By providing legal remedies in case of transboundary environmental pollution, illegal fishing, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of international humanitarian law during armed conflicts?

To establish norms for conduct during armed conflicts Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept of Sovereign Immunity in international law?

States and their property are immune from the jurisdiction of the courts of other states, with exceptions for commercial transactions. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the principle of Pacta Sunt Servanda in international law.

Agreements must be kept, creating an obligation for states to uphold treaties made in good faith. Signup and view all the answers

What are Jus Cogens in international law and what type of principles do they represent?

Jus Cogens are fundamental, overriding principles that cannot be violated by any state through treaties or customs. They include universal crimes against humanity like genocide, torture, and slavery. Signup and view all the answers

Define Public International Law and its scope.

Public International Law refers to rules governing international relations between states and international institutions, covering areas like the environment, international business, human rights, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What are the aspects of Public International Law related to state practices?

Customs, standard behavior globally accepted (jus cogens), and legal codes referred to as treaties. Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of an international organization governed by Public International Law.

The United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization (WTO) are international organizations subject to Public International Law. Signup and view all the answers