THE RUDIMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW

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Topic - THE RUDIMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
Delivered by - ELEJA MARYAM

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 THE RUDIMENTS OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
 These are the outlines:
1. Concept of international law
2. Importance of International law
3. Sources of International las
4. Branches of International law
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1. Concept of International Law
This simply means what international law entails. International law is the branch of law that deals with the interaction of nations and these interactions are put into enactments and embodied in statutes and these enactments are laws that govern the interaction and relationship of these nations. As opposed to general misconception, international law doesn’t only relate to official relationships of these nations but also include relationship of corporate entities and citizens of countries. Nations are divided by borders. Any place that falls outside a border of a state falls outside its territory.
Simply put, international law is the law governing dealings between independent nations. For example, international law is the branch that deals with how Nigeria interacts with USA and other countries. We also have international bodies and international institutions which makes up different states and they see to the enforcement of international laws.

2. Importance of International Law
Since this is not a textbook discussion, I would bring practical examples. In the past, we have had world wars and wars between countries. This is one of the reasons why international bodies were put in place and international laws were enacted. To prevent recurrence of dehumanizing past events and to see to the social, economic and peaceful development and co existence of neighboring states and the international community. States in agreement also send ambassadors to friendly states to serve as representatives.

3. Sources of International Law
There are FOUR (4) main sources of International law and they are:
I) Treaties
II) International customs
III) General principles of law
IV) Judicial precedents

 4. Branches of International Law
Some of the branches of International law are: International humanitarian law and international refugee law among others. We also have international courts like the International Criminal Court and international court of Justice.
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Below are the questions with their answers:

Question 1
Can you please give an example of international custom?
 Answer
An example of international custom is sending ambassadors to friendly states. Another example is diplomatic immunity given to high commissioners and ambassadors so they cannot be prosecuted or imprisoned in friendly states.

Question 2
For the purpose of exercising it jurisdiction, the ICJ will be duly constituted by how many judges?
Answer
15 judges

Question 3
What is your view as regards the Xenophobia activities in south Africa, is it a good idea for Nigeria to seek Judicial Redress?
Answer
Please refer to the published article by ILSA on our views on the recent xenophobic attack.And as regards the issue of seeking judicial redress, this is an international matter. Individuals cannot singularly prosecute in international courts. So they cannot seek for personal remedies in INTERNATIONAL courts

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