A Short Introduction to International Law  Schematic Study Guide Asst.Prof.Dr Mehmet Akif Poroy  - Kitap

A Short Introduction to International Law

Schematic Study Guide

1. Baskı, 
Ekim 2024
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İngilizce
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136
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Kitabın Açıklaması
Discover the essential guide to international law with this new book designed for law students, students of international relations, and legal professionals alike. In today's demanding academic and professional environments, clarity and accessibility are paramount. This book meets this challenge head-on, presenting international law in a structured format enhanced with charts, schemes, and tables for efficient learning.
Crafted to address the urgent need for concise resources, this book distills complex topics into manageable insights. Whether you're diving into the foundations of international lawpreparing for exams, the author's clear and comprehensive approach supports your journey. Developed in response to feedback from students, practitioners, and enthusiasts, it offers a vital companion to traditional textbooks, aiding both initial understanding and rigorous review.
Ideal for those seeking to grasp the core principles without overwhelming detail, this book empowers you to navigate the complexities of international law confidently. Embrace a resource that enhances your understanding and enriches your academicprofessional pursuits. Discover the clarity and depth you need in international law.
Kitabın Konu Başlıkları
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The Law of Treaties
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The Subjects of International Law
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The Law of the Sea
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Diplomatic and Consular Relations
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State Responsibility and The Settlement of Disputes by Peaceful Means
Yorumlar
Kitabın İçindekileri
Contents
Preface 
7
Table of Abbreviations 
14
Chapter 1
THE NATURE AND DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
I. DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL LAW 
15
A. Traditional Definition of International Law 
15
B. Modern Definition of International Law 
16
II. IS INTERNATIONAL LAW A TRUE LAW? 
17
Chapter 2
SOURCES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
I. THE SOURCES PROBLEM 
21
II. PRIMARY SOURCES 
22
A. Treaties 
22
1. Definition of Treaties 
22
2. Formation of Treaties 
23
3. Authority to Negotiate, Draft and Sign a Treaty 
23
4. Consent 
24
4.1. Consent by Signature 
25
4.2. Consent by Exchange of Instruments 
25
4.3. Consent by Ratification 
25
4.4. Consent by Accession 
26
5. Reservations to Treaties 
26
6. Entry into Force of Treaties 
29
7. Treaty Interpretation 
30
8. Successive Treaties 
30
9. Invalidity of the Treaties 
32
10. Termination and Suspension of Treaties 
32
10.1. By Treaty ProvisionAgreement 
33
10.2. Material Breach 
33
10.3. Impossibility of Performance 
33
10.4. Fundamental Change of Circumstances 
33
B. Customary International Law 
34
1. State Practice 
34
2. Opinio Juris (Psychological Element) 
35
C. General Principles of Law 
35
III. SUBSIDIARY SOURCES 
36
A. Judicial Decisions 
36
B. Academic Writings 
37
IV. UNILATERAL DECLARATIONS 
37
Chapter 3
SUBJECT OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
I. STATES 
39
A. d Qualifications 
40
B. State Jurisdiction 
41
C. The Territorial Principle 
42
D. The Nationality Principle 
42
II. INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS 
43
A. Definition and Brief Explanation 
43
B. The United Nations 
45
1. The Key Objectives of the United Nations 
45
2. The Organs of the United Nations 
46
2.1. General Assembly 
46
2.2. Security Council 
46
2.3. International Court of Justice 
47
2.4. Economic and Social Council 
47
2.5. Trusteeship Council 
47
2.6. Secretariat 
48
III. INDIVIDUALS 
48
Chapter 4
THE LAW OF THE SEA
I. MARITIME ZONES UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW 
49
A. Internal Waters 
50
1. Normal Baseline 
52
2. Straight Baselines 
52
3. Mouths of Rivers 
53
4. Bay Closing Lines 
53
B. Territorial Sea 
55
1. Definition 
55
2. Innocent Passage 
55
3. Jurisdiction Over Foreign Ships 
57
3.1. Criminal Jurisdiction of the Coastal State 
57
3.2. Civil Jurisdiction of the Coastal State 
58
4. Delimitation of the Territorial Sea 
59
C. Contiguous Zones 
60
D. Exclusive Economic Zone 
61
1. Rights and Duties of the Coastal State in the EEZ 
61
2. Rights and Duties of Other States in the EEZ 
63
E. Continental Shelf 
63
1. The Rights and Duties of the Coastal State 
63
2. Comparison of Rights and Duties Between the Continental Shelf and the EEZ 
65
F. High Seas 
65
1. The Freedoms of the High Seas 
66
2. What is Flag State Jurisdiction? 
66
3. Right of Hot Pursuit 
66
II. THE AEGEAN MARITIME DISPUTES 
67
A. The Delimitation of Territorial Sea Issue 
68
B. The Delimitation of Continental Shelf Issue 
70
C. Misuse of FIR Responsibility by Greece 
73
III. THE TURKISH STRAITS 
74
A. Merchant Ships 
75
B. Warships 
76
1. Passage Regime Through the Turkish Straits for Warships in Time of Peace 
76
2. Passage Regime Through the Turkish Straits for Warships in Time of War When Türkiye is Not Belligerent 
77
3. Passage Regime Through the Turkish Straits for Warships in Time of War When Türkiye is Belligerent 
77
4. Passage Regime Through the Turkish Straits for Warships When Türkiye Considers Itself to be Threatened with Imminent Danger of War 
77
Chapter 5
RECOGNITION
I. RECOGNITION OF STATES 
79
A. Legal Effects of Recognition 
79
1. Constitutive Theory 
80
2. Declaratory Theory 
80
B. Modes of Recognition 
80
1. De facto Recognition 
81
2. De Jure Recognition 
81
3. The Distinction Between De Facto and De Jure Recognition 
81
C. Forms of Recognition 
82
1. Expressed Recognition 
82
2. Implied Recognition 
82
D. Withdrawal of Recognition 
82
II. RECOGNITION OF GOVERNMENTS 
82
Chapter 6
DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR RELATIONS
I. DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS 
83
A. Inviolability of Missions 
83
1. Premises 
83
2. Archives, Documents and Official Correspondence 
84
B. Immunities and privileges of Diplomatic Agents 
85
1. Inviolability of Diplomatic Agents 
85
2. Private Residence 
85
3. Papers, Correspondence and Property 
85
4. Personal Immunities from Local Jurisdiction 
85
5. Witness Immunity 
85
6. Exemption from Taxes 
86
7. Exemption from Personal Services 
86
8. Members of the Family of a Diplomatic Agent 
86
C. Immunities and Privileges of Members of the Administrative and Technical Staff of the Mission 
86
D. Immunities and Privileges of Members of the Service Staff of the Mission 
86
E. Immunities and Privileges of Private Servants of Members of the Mission 
87
F. Duration of Privileges and Immunities 
87
G. Term of Office of the Diplomatic Agent 
87
II. CONSULAR RELATIONS 
87
A. Inviolability of the Consular Premises 
88
B. Exemption from Taxation of Consular Premises 
88
C. Inviolability of the Consular Archives and Documents 
88
D. Inviolability of the Correspondence of the Consulate 
88
E. Protection of Consular Officers 
89
F. Personal Inviolability of Consular Officers 
89
G. Immunity from Jurisdiction 
89
H. Witness Immunity 
89
İ. Exemptions 
89
III. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR IMMUNITIES AND PRIVILEGES 
90
Chapter 7
STATE RESPONSIBILITY
I. ELEMENTS OF AN INTERNATIONALLY WRONGFUL ACT OF A STATE 
91
II. CIRCUMSTANCES PRECLUDING WRONGFULNESS 
94
III. REPARATION FOR THE INJURY CAUSED BY THE INTERNATIONALLY WRONGFUL ACT 
94
IV. DIPLOMATIC PROTECTION 
94
Chapter 8
THE SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES BY PEACEFUL MEANS
I. DIPLOMATIC METHODS 
98
A. Negotiation 
98
B. Good Offices 
98
C. Mediation 
99
D. Conciliation 
99
E. Inquiry & Fact–Finding 
99
II. JUDICIAL SETTLEMENT 
100
A. Arbitration 
100
B. International Tribunal – The International Court of Justice (ICJ) 
100
1. Composition of the ICJ 
101
2. The Selection of the Fifteen Judges 
101
3. The Registrar 
102
4. Jurisdiction in Contentious Cases 
103
5. Procedure 
104
6. Enforcement of Judgments 
104
7. Advisory Opinions 
105
Chapter 9
SANCTIONS, COUNTERMEASURES, AND COLLECTIVE SECURITY
I. INADIMPLENTI NON EST ADIMPLENDUM (NON–PERFORMANCE EXCUSES NON–PERFORMANCE) 
107
II. RETORSION 
108
III. REPRISALS AND COUNTERMEASURES 
108
IV. COLLECTIVE SECURITY 
110
V. THE ROLE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (UNITING FOR PEACE) 
112
Chapter 10
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
I. WHY WAS THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT ESTABLISHED? 
113
II. WHAT IS THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT? 
113
III. THE ORGANS OF THE ICC 
115
A. The Presidency 
115
B. The Chambers 
116
1. The Pre–Trial Chamber 
116
2. The Trial Chamber 
116
3. The Appeal Chamber 
117
C. The Office of the Prosecutor 
117
D. The Registry 
118
IV. CRIMES WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE ICC 
118
A. Genocide 
118
B. Crimes Against Humanity 
119
C. War Crimes 
119
D. The Crime of Aggression 
124
V. COURT PROCEEDINGS AND PROCEDURES 
124
A. Initiation of Cases Before the Court 
124
B. The Prosecutor’s Initiative to Open an Investigation 
124
C. Process Upon Referral of a Situation to the ICC for Investigation 
125
D. Warrant of ArrestSummons to Appear 
125
E. Procedural Steps Following Issuance of ICC Warrant of Arrest 
126
F. The Rights of the Suspect 
127
G. Conduct of the Trial 
127
H. Appeal and Revision 
128
İ. Victims’ Participation 
128
J. Protection of Victims Participating in Proceedings 
129
K. Decisions Regarding Reparations for Victims at the Conclusion of a Trial 
129
L. Witness Protection 
130
Further Reading Recommendations 
131
Index 
133