ACCTG 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 20: International Humanitarian Law, World Intellectual Property Organization, International Labour Organization
Document Summary
National/domestic law- about legal relations within the territory of a single state and with the organizations of the state itself. Many legislations are done internationally and then adopted by the states. Kadi was suspected to financially supporting terrorist activities. More than one international organization and domestic law played a role in this case. Consists of the laws of war and negotiating peace to resolve conflicts between states. The un takes there a central role. Important agreements: geneva convention on humanitarian law; chemical weapon. Allowed activities on the high seas and coastal zones. Permission for states to exploit the seabed. Fishing rights in particular areas of the sea; limiting the quantity per day: the environment. Pollution of water the atmosphere: economics and financial relations. Reasons that it is an international topic: crime can have international aspects and criminals may move from country to country to escape arrest. United nations convention against illicit traffic in narcotic drugs and psychotropic.
