POLS1201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Jus Ad Bellum, International Trade Law, Geneva Conventions
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For this reason, the iraq war was illegal, as it was not in self- defence or to create peace and was not given approval by the un. Wars cannot be conducted for humanitarian reasons although there have been accepted subversions of this rule [e. g kosovo]: laws regarding conduct in war are practical rather than idealistic and focus on realistically ensuring safety in conflict. To create domestic law a member of parliament must create and then advocate a bill. The bill must be reviewed, changed and then voted in as law. Consequences to breaking the law, including community service, fines and jail. Sentencing would involve police charges, court appearance and the possibility of appeal. Very clear system with a defined hierarchy. There is the legislature [law making body] which is the source of law and the judiciary which enforces and interprets the law. Law underpinned by certain values of fairness, impartiality, etc: states can create law in the international system.
