International Law (LYX075B05)

This is the most comprehensive summary of the book International Law by Shaw around. It is 88 pages and all chapters are discussed. After reading this document you will understand the most important core concepts of the entire book.

Overview to remember the cases and treaties dealt with in each week - exam study overview

This summary contains following chapters: Chapter 4: The Theory and Reality of the Sources of International Law Chapter 5: Soft Law in International Law-Making Chapter 6 The Practical Working of the Law of Treaties Chapter 7: Statehood, Self-determination, and Recognition Chapter 8: International Organizations Chapter 9: The Individual and the International Legal System Chapter 11: International Law and Restraints on the Exercise of Jurisdiction by National Courts of States Chapt...

Table of contents Lecture 1: The actors on the legal stage Lecture 2: International law-making - treaties and CIL Lecture 3: The Scope of Legal Authority: Jurisdiction of States / Immunities Lecture 4: Do Human Rights matter? Lecture 5: Holding actors into account Lecture 6: Settling Disputes Peacefully under International Law Lecture 7: Limits to using force under international law