Lesson 16

Question 1

Other Subjects of International Law?

Answer 1

1) Holy See
2) Belligerents and Insurgents
3) National Liberation Movements
4) Individuals

Question 2

Actors of International Law

Answer 2

1) NGOs
2) Transnational Corporations

Question 3

When did the Holy See gain international status?

Answer 3

1870

Question 4

What did the 1929 Lateran Treaty do?

Answer 4

recognition of the State of Vatican City and the sovereignty of the Holy See in the field of international relations

Question 5

Are the international agreements rebel groups enter into valid?

Answer 5

yes

Question 6

if insurgent movements succeed in establishing a new state can they be held responsible?

Answer 6

yes

Question 7

is insurgency a violation of international humanitarian law?

Answer 7

no

Question 8

The relationship between international law and individuals?

Answer 8

1) they are limited subjects
2) they are entitled to human rights
3) they can be held responsible at the international level for international crimes
4) victims can claim their rights before International mechanisms

Question 9

Two Ways NGOs interact with states?

Answer 9

1) in the development of international rules
2) increasing role of implementation of IL at national levels

Question 10

What Act deals with Transnational Corporations?

Answer 10

UN Guiding Principles of Business and Human Rights (2011)

Question 11

Do Transnational Corporations have international personalities?

Answer 11

undetermined