U4 - AOS1A - international pressures

Question 1

how international treaties operate

Answer 1

agreements between two or more countries forming a legally binding obligation for human rights.

a country becomes a party to a treaty by signing it which reps ackowldgments of the terms of the treaty.

Question 2

how do international declarations work

Answer 2

non binding agreements that establish a set of aspirational rights and obligations that parties seek to enforce.

parties can face international criticism for failure to enforce intern dec despute not being legally binding.

Question 3

influence of the united nations on aus law

Answer 3

UN can conduct reports into specific areas of law making of a country and pressure the country to change laws in that area

for example australias age of criminal liability of 10.

Question 4

one international organisation can pressure australia to change law

Answer 4

green peace places pressure on many countries including australia to take effort to minimise environmental deterioration caused by activities within the country

Question 5

3 strengths of international pressures

Answer 5

international treaties can be legally implemeted thru creation of legislation

parliment may face criticism for not implemnting legislation ratifying promises in universal decs depsite not being binding.

international organisations have power to pressure countries into changing legislation

Question 6

limitations of international pressure

Answer 6

commonwealth is udner no legal boligation to act on pressures

pressures can limit a parliments ability to make laws representing the needs of the population

limited ways to enforce international law.