Is international law really law

Answer 1

International law, at least that contained in treaties, is not actual law. Depending on where you're from, it may have a different position in the hierarchy of norms though (i.e. the 'ranking' of the law). Also, international law is generally much more difficult to enforce than national law. Finally, the application of international law is often very much dependent on the political climate. For instance, whether a UN security council resolution has any practical effect on a country upon which sanctions are imposed depends entirely on whether the members of the UN are willing to actively impose them.

Answer 2

Sure, just ask Microsoft which was fined a few million or so.

Money is not the only matter

Another View: No, it is not. In the examp[le cited above Microsoft was tried under the law of THAT country and not under any, so called, International Laws.

International Law is customarily established by treaties or formal agreements beween nations to honor each others laws ESPECIALLY as they apply to international trade and other nation-to-to-nation interactions (e.g.: International maritime law, etc).

Answer 3

IL as be define as the common practice of nations and believe by states as binding on them if they didn't oppose to the customary international law. Even if they are not a party to the convention, and majority of the nation has been practicing it's a common IL binding on all nation. IL is law and it's binding on states which didn't object or if they are not "persistent objector"

Another View: There are some TRUE international laws recognized by virtually all nations (e.g.: Maritime Law - International Diplomatic Immunity - etc). But the true practice of so-called "International Law" as a body of all-encompassing laws that will control the activities of all nations under one umbrella enforcement agency and one single court of judgment is a THEORY. (mostly propounded and supported by "Progressives" and supporters of the "One-World" movement)

Answer 4

No, international law is not "a" true law. It is the name of rules shared internationally, from nation to nation or even world wide. For example, it should be a international law that killing is illegal.

Answer 5

International law is a widely growing theory of law in the present time. there was't any idea of international law in old time. By the growth of the law fields and the dependencies of various states on others it became a very necessity for the mankind.

In the traditional sense of "law", international law is not a law and that's why: law is norms, established by state for people (traditional explanation). that's how it was until 1919, when first international organization, League of Nations, was created. after this, states begun creating norms for themselves too and not for people. This is what we call international law: Law for states established by themselves. It is not for people, except when they act as presidents, ministers, etc.

Answer 6

international law is not areal law

reasons

international law is not command of superior authority

no organised force to enforce the international law

impartial arbitrator is absent

no legislative authority

Answer 7

Grotius