Search results for: “international instrument”

  • International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Issues

    International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea: 12. In deciding how broadly to interpret and apply Article 21 of the Tribunal's Statute, the Tribunal should […]

  • International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Issues

    International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in 2013 (Continuation) United States views on international law [1] in relation to International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea: 12. In deciding how broadly to interpret and apply Article 21 of the Tribunal's Statute, the Tribunal should […]

  • Negotiable Instruments

    Introduction to Negotiable Instruments Negotiable Instruments, in law, contracts in writing that are transferable by endorsement or by delivery and to which the holder takes title free from any defenses or objections to their validity that might have been good against the transferor. As […]

  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

    See also: Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Treaty, Legislation International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Optional Protocol 1 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) <div […]

  • International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

    See also: Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Treaty, Legislation International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Optional Protocol 1 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) <div […]

  • International Organization for Migration

    International Organization for Migration (IOM) Introduction Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. With 157 member states, an additional 10 states holding observer status, and offices in over […]

  • International Evidence

    International Evidence Article 21 of the Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters: Administrative rules for the taking of the evidence The five sub-divisions of article 21 lay down the administrative rules which will apply if a consul or a commissioner is authorized to take evidence under articles 15, 16…

  • International Refugee Law

    International Refugee Law International law: the refugee See International law and refugee conventions: States parties 1. International Instruments Basic instruments 1946 Constitution of the International Refugee Organization Extracts 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights Extracts 1950 Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of…

  • International Refugee Law

    International Refugee Law International law: the refugee See International law and refugee conventions: States parties 1. International Instruments Basic instruments 1946 Constitution of the International Refugee Organization Extracts 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights Extracts 1950 Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of…

  • Dictionary of International Trade

    Dictionary of International Trade Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator) Contents The Dictionary of International Trade of Global Negotiator include, among others, the following terms and acronyms: Back haul Back letter Back order Back to back letter of credit Backhauling Bad faith BAF Bailee Bailment Balance of payments Balance of trade Bale Bank acceptance Bank…

  • Dictionary of International Trade

    Dictionary of International Trade Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator) Contents The Dictionary of International Trade of Global Negotiator include, among others, the following terms and acronyms: Back haul Back letter Back order Back to back letter of credit Backhauling Bad faith BAF Bailee Bailment Balance of payments Balance of trade Bale Bank acceptance Bank…

  • International Jurisdiction Issues

    International Jurisdiction Issues Principles of Jurisdiction The concept of jurisdiction refers to the power of a State to prescribe and enforce criminal and regulatory laws and is ordinarily based on the territorial principle, under which a State has jurisdiction over activities within its territory. Some states also claim jurisdiction over activities outside their territory which…

  • International Jurisdiction Issues

    International Jurisdiction Issues Principles of Jurisdiction The concept of jurisdiction refers to the power of a State to prescribe and enforce criminal and regulatory laws and is ordinarily based on the territorial principle, under which a State has jurisdiction over activities within its territory. Some states also claim jurisdiction over activities outside their territory which…

  • History of International Law

    Ancient History The need for some principles and rules of conduct between independent states arises whenever such states enter into mutual relations. Rules governing the treatment of foreign traders, travelers, and ambassadors, as well as the conclusion and observance of treaties, […]

  • International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law

    International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law (IECL) is a multivolumen (17-volume Encyclopedia), one of the well-known law works, a much-cited reference work, and an ambitious project that brings together works from leading scholars in comparative law. Maybe because its ambition it is somewhat dated. The International Encyclopedia of Comparative Law appears…