International Law

Question 1

Jus gentium

Answer 1

Law of nations

Question 2

Member of several organizations which makes it…

Answer 2

Signatory to various international (Treaties, Accords, Documents)

Question 3

International lW

Answer 3

Influences our legal framework and interaction with other nations

Question 4

International customary Ken

Answer 4

Norms that are generally acceptable and are binding.
Global code of conduct
Other international bodies can condemn breach

Question 5

Treaties

Answer 5

Agreements between 2 or more countries which they must follow. If not, sanctions

Question 6

Conventions

Answer 6

Type of treaty
Many countries agreeing to a general rule for everyone to follow.
Human rights + global issues.

Question 7

Section 12(1) + 19

Answer 7

Foreign policy objectives
~ respect for international law and treaty obligations

Question 8

International law defines treaty as..

Answer 8

A legally binding agreement between states that forms the basis of international law.

Question 9

African Charter on Human and People’s Right

Answer 9

ACHPR (Ratification and Enforcement) Act

Question 10

Abacha v. Fawehinmi

Answer 10

ACHPR

Question 11

CEDAW

Answer 11

Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

Question 12

Effect

Answer 12

Persuasive

Question 13

Soft laws

Answer 13

International best practices