Foundations of International Law and Human Rights

📋 Course Outline

1. The definition of international law  It is created by states or entities, the main characteristis =>were created by states or by
2. The evolutions of international law  1648 => year when it was born westphalie mon bb
3. Phases of international law development: pre-state and interstate
4. Positivism and key international law cases
5. Characteristics of the international legal order
6. United Nations main organs and functions
7. Nullity of treaties and jus cogens norms
8. Customary international law and unilateral acts
9. State consent and self-defense in international law
10. Dispute resolution methods: negotiation, mediation, arbitration
11. European Union institutions and legal framework
12. European Court of Human Rights: application and interpretation principles

📖 1. The definition of international law  It is created by states or entities, the main characteristis =>were created by states or by

🔑 Key Concepts & Definitions

• For instance: An expression used to introduce examples that illustrate a point or concept.
• Natural laws: Rules that are universal, unchanging, and apply to everyone regardless of consent.
• Sectorial: General treaty
• Self-executing: Treaties or laws that automatically become part of domestic law without requiring additional legislation.
• International law:  Govern between the states and private people

📝 Essential Points