International Treaty Principles

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Course Outline

  1. Distinction publiekrecht en privaatrecht
  2. Privaatrecht takken en beginselen
  3. Publiekrecht sensu lato en takken
  4. Verdrag definitie: schriftelijke vereiste
  5. Rechtsgevolgen en uitsluiting gentlemen’s agreements
  6. Verdragsluitende subjecten internationaal recht
  7. Internationale rechtsbronnen en verdragsbenaming
  8. Voorbehouden: voorwaarden en onverenigbaarheid
  9. Voorbehouden: aanvaarding, bezwaar en stilzwijgen
  10. Verdrag inwerkingtreding en rechtsgevolgen

1. Distinction publiekrecht en privaatrecht

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Publicum jus: Publicum jus refers to law that concerns the Roman public sphere, historically contrasted with private interests.
  • Privatum jus: Privatum jus refers to law that concerns individual interests, historically contrasted with the public sphere.
  • Publiekrecht: Public law is the set of rules that governs government action and the state’s relations with citizens and other public authorities.
  • Privaatrecht: Private law is the set of rules that governs relationships among citizens and private entities, such as contracts and property.
  • Publiekrecht sensu lato: Public law in the broad sense covers rules on the status and powers of public authorities and their interactions with private persons.

Essential Points

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1. What is the main test for deciding whether a legal relationship falls under public law rather than private law?

2. Which situation is most likely governed by private law?

3. Which pair best represents core domains of private law?

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Public law — definition?

Law governing government and public authorities.

Private law — scope?

Relations among citizens and private entities.

Public law — focus?

Government-citizen and inter-government relations.

Private law — focus?

Contracts, property, family, inheritance.

Public law — acts?

Regulates government capacity and organization.

Private law — acts?

Regulates private relationships and autonomy.

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