Essays about: "ICJ court"

Showing result 21 - 24 of 24 essays containing the words ICJ court.

  1. 21. The positive duty to protect diplomatic missions and personnel - An evaluation of what is appropriate

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Sofie Schrevelius-Larsson; [2006]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : As I write this, there are numerous horrible wars and acts of terror taking place all over the world. However, it is my belief that the situation would be even worse without diplomats working as mediators, and for them to be able to fulfil their duties they need to be inviolable. READ MORE

  2. 22. Immunity of High State Representatives with Regard to International Crimes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Mirella Bojic; [2005]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Many changes have occurred in the area of immunity for high state officials during the last century. States and their High Representatives, such as Head of State, Head of Government and Foreign Ministers were at the beginning of the last century granted absolute immunities for all acts they conducted. READ MORE

  3. 23. Heads of State Travelling the World Carrying a Heavy Baggage - Heads of State, Immunity and International Crimes - Can Immunity Be Lifted?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Anna Kask; [2005]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate whether a new rule of customary international law has evolved that allows for an exception to the Head of State immunity regarding the perpetration of international crimes. In the legal literature and in codification attempts the view has been expressed that this new rule already exists. READ MORE

  4. 24. Self-Defence in International Law and Its Impact on Human Rights in the Aftermath of Armed Response

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Lydia Gall; [2003]
    Keywords : Folkrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The inherent right of self-defence in international law is part of international customary law and reiterated in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. The concept of self-defence has changed dramatically throughout legal history. READ MORE