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18.
Hague Conventions
– A series of international treaties and
declarations that govern various aspects of international law, including the conduct of warfare and the
protection of civilians.
19.
Humanitarian Law
– A body of international law designed to
protect individuals in situations of armed conflict, including the Geneva Conventions and
protocols.
20.
ICJ (International Court of
Justice) – The principal
judicial body of the United Nations, responsible for resolving disputes between states and offering advisory
opinions.
21.
ICC (International Criminal
Court) – A permanent
international court established to prosecute individuals for genocide, war crimes, and crimes against
humanity.
22.
ICSID (International Centre for
Settlement of Investment Disputes) – An institution established to arbitrate investment
disputes between governments and foreign investors.
23.
International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights (ICCPR) – A
UN treaty aimed at ensuring the protection of civil and political rights of individuals.
24.
International Covenant on Economic,
Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) – A UN treaty focusing on the protection of economic,
social, and cultural rights of individuals.
25.
International Labour Organization
(ILO) – A specialized agency
of the UN responsible for promoting social justice and fair labor practices worldwide.
26.
International Law Commission
(ILC) – A UN body tasked
with developing and codifying international law.
27.
International Monetary Fund
(IMF) – An international
financial institution that provides loans and advice to countries in economic distress.
28.
International Trade
Law – The body of law that
governs the rules and regulations of international commerce and trade agreements.
29.
Jus Cogens
– Peremptory norms of international law that
are universally recognized and cannot be altered by agreement between states.
30.
Jurisdiction
– The legal authority of a state or court to
hear and decide cases, or to regulate the conduct of persons or entities within its
territory.
31.
Landmark Decision
– A ruling made by a court that
significantly alters the interpretation of law or sets a new precedent.
32.
Legal Personality
– The status granted to an entity (e.g., a
state, corporation, or international organization) that allows it to participate in international legal
relations.
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