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Introduction to International Law
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Intro
International Law versus Law
International Law versus Political Science
Basic Concepts
Learning International Law
International Law versus Law
“Public law" subjects, which relate closely to the state (including constitutional, administrative and criminal law)
“Private law" subjects (including contract, tort, property)
Example of Law
First Proposition: 10 Commandments by Moses: #6, Thou Shall Not Kill
Second Proposition: If you kill, you will be punished by…
International Law versus Law
International law (public), which involves for instance the United Nations, maritime law, international criminal law and the Geneva conventions.
International law (private) or conflict of laws, which addresses the question of which legal jurisdiction cases may be heard in.
Example of International Private Law
It is relatively easier for two locals to file divorce. If one of the couple were a foreigner, then the foreign law should be considered by local court.
However, it does not mean that foreign country has any say in the legal consideration. It is a private and foreign individual versus the state legal system.
And the true international law is one legal system versus another, or others.