Law 2101 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Implied Powers, International Criminal Court, Counterfeit Money
Document Summary
Topics of international law: war and peace; the sea shipping and exploitation of the sea; the environment; economic and financial relations; crime; human rights. Participants in the international legal system: states- current system of international law is traced back to the peace of westphalia (sovereignty meant states were highest authority). Statehood is a defined territory, a permanent population and a government exercising effective power. Fundamental principle of international law is sovereign equality of states. International organizations- competence of igo"s (intergovernmental organisations) are based on attribution of power. Igo"s enjoy implied powers, powers that are necessary to achieve the organisations objective. The united nations- formed in 1945 to prevent another world war. General assembly; committees and specialised agencies; the security council; international court of justice; un secretariat and secretary general. Multinational enterprise- headquarters in one state and production/distribution in another. Nongovernmental organisations- ngo, group of individuals who aim to achieve certain idealistic objectives.
