Development of IL

1945

UN Charter

Purpose of UN Charter

Banish scourge of war

Role of UN Charter

Establish UN as international forum for affirmation of HR, among other things

1946

ICJ

Purpose of ICJ

Hold countries to standards of HR

Role of ICJ

Settle legal disputes, do advisory judgements, enforce rule of law and if ignored refer to UNSC

1948

UNDHR

Purpose of UNDHR

Establish freedoms for all

Role of UNDHR

Be something for people to be held to when discussing HR

1950

ECHR, drafted by Council of Europe

Purpose of ECHR

Adopted civil and political rights of UDHR with all member states party to it

1956

ECtHR

Purpose of ECtHR

Promote HR and rule of law in Europe

Role of ECtHR

Deliver verdicts on cases brought forward by citizens abt HR, hold states accountable and provide them with a moral code to emulate

1966

International Bill of HR (UNGA resolution)

Role of International Bill of HR

Expansion of declaration with 2 covenants

1. Recognition of social and economic rights

2. Confirmation of right to fair trial, freedom of association and of religion

1993

UN High Commissioner for HR

Purpose of UNHCHR

Promote HR adherence

Role of UNHCHR

Expose HR violations

1994

UN International Tribunals

Purpose of UN international Tribunals

Publicly punish HR abuses, develop principles of HR, establish principle of trying heads of state for crimes in their country

Role of UN international Tribunals

International panel of judges judge crimes and try heads of state for crimes against humanity

2002

ICC

Purpose of ICC

Be a constant reminder of permanence, impartiality and reach of international justice

Role of ICC

Try individuals and leaders for various crimes against HR