Foundations of International Law and Human Rights

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  1. The definition of international law  It is created by states or entities, the main characteristis =>were created by states or by
  2. The evolutions of international law  1648 => year when it was born westphalie mon bb
  3. Phases of international law development: pre-state and interstate
  4. Positivism and key international law cases
  5. Characteristics of the international legal order
  6. United Nations main organs and functions
  7. Nullity of treaties and jus cogens norms
  8. Customary international law and unilateral acts
  9. State consent and self-defense in international law
  10. Dispute resolution methods: negotiation, mediation, arbitration
  11. European Union institutions and legal framework
  12. European Court of Human Rights: application and interpretation principles

1. The definition of international law  It is created by states or entities, the main characteristis =>were created by states or by

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • For instance : An expression used to introduce examples that illustrate a point or concept.
  • Natural laws : Rules that are universal, unchanging, and apply to everyone regardless of consent.
  • Sectorial : General treaty
  • Self-executing : Treaties or laws that automatically become part of domestic law without requiring additional legislation.
  • International law :  Govern between the states and private people

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1. When was the United Nations Charter signed, marking the establishment of the UN after the failure of the League of Nations?

2. What was the primary role of the Peace of Westphalia in the development of international law?

3. What is the role of state sovereignty in the development of interstate international law?

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International law — created by?

States or authorized entities like organizations.

1648 — significance?

Birth of modern international law at Westphalia.

Phases of development — types?

Pre-state and interstate phases.

Positivism — key case?

Lotus case affirming state consent.

International legal order — characteristic?

States are legally equal, no central authority.

UN organs — main?

Security Council, General Assembly, ICJ.

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