Legal English - International Law and Conventions 6

This set of flashcards covers key concepts, definitions, and principles related to international law and conventions as outlined in the legal English lecture notes.

International Law

A set of rules and principles governing the relations and dealings of nations with each other.

National Law

The laws that govern a nation, regulating the relationship between the state and its subjects.

Public International Law

The body of law that governs the relationships between sovereign nations.

Private International Law

A set of rules determining which jurisdiction applies to a given legal dispute between private individuals or entities across borders.

Customary Law

Law that arises from long-standing practices accepted as legal obligations.

Conventional Law

Laws that are derived from international agreements between nations.

Hard Law

Legally binding obligations that are enforceable before a court.

Soft Law

Agreements or principles that are not legally binding.

Istanbul Convention

A treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence.

European Union Law

A body of laws that apply to EU member states, providing stronger rights than international treaties.

EU Law Rights

Rights granted by EU regulations, such as free movement and consumer protections.

International Treaties

Formal agreements between states that bind them legally under international law.

United Nations

An international organization founded in 1945 to promote international co-operation and maintain international order.

Statute of the International Court of Justice

The foundational treaty that established the ICJ and defines its role and function.

Preamble

An introductory statement in a treaty that outlines its purposes and principles.

Article 1 of the Istanbul Convention

Focuses on the purposes of the Convention, including protecting women from violence and promoting equality.

Legal Obligation

A duty that an individual or entity is legally bound to fulfill.