International Law is not a real Law, but a positive International
Morality.
critically examine austins theory of law
John Liddle Simpson has written: 'International arbitration: law and practice' -- subject(s): International Arbitration, Arbitration (International law)
John Warren Kindt has written: 'Marine pollution and the law of the sea' -- subject(s): Environmental law, International, International Environmental law, Law and legislation, Marine pollution, Maritime law
Michael John Matheson has written: 'Council unbound' -- subject(s): Aggression (International law), Decision making, Intervention (International law), Peacekeeping forces, Sanctions (International law), United Nations, United Nations. Security Council 'International tribunals and armed conflict' -- subject(s): International courts, War (International law)
Common Law is assumed law derived from long-held custom before actual laws were enacted.
John Vogler has written: 'The global commons' -- subject(s): Global commons, International Environmental law, International cooperation
The United Nations Law of the Sea (UNLOS) are conventions and international law governing the world's waterways. A major component to the UNLOS are demarcating domestic versus international waters, which remains a volatile issue in many littoral states.
John Austin defined law as a command issued by the sovereign backed by a threat of sanction. According to Austin, law is a rule laid down by a political superior to a political inferior. This definition emphasizes the authoritative and coercive nature of law.
John Westlake has written: 'Lehrbuch des internationalen privatrechts' -- subject(s): Conflict of laws 'International law ..' -- subject(s): International law, War (International law), Peace, War 'The Transvaal war' -- subject(s): Politics and government, South African War, 1899-1902 'International Law, Part 2' 'A treatise on private international law, or, the conflict of laws, with principal reference to its practice in the English and other cognate systems of jurisprudence' -- subject(s): Conflict of laws 'Collected papers on public international law' -- subject(s): International law, History 'Proportional representation' -- subject(s): Proportional representation 'A treatise on private international law' -- subject(s): Conflict of laws, Law
The phrase "international law' is too broad to have an exact meaning, or definition, as a "system" of law. Some International Laws are in effect all the time - international maritime law for one example - laws for the rules of conduct for ambassadors and consular officers for another. Other so-called international laws are applicable between those countries that choose to subscribe to them. However, in instances where a country or nation chooses not to participate, they have no legal standing.
A body of rules established by custom or treaty and recognized by nations as binding in their relations with one another.
John Ashley Hall has written: 'The law of naval warfare' -- subject(s): Maritime law, Neutrality, Prizes, War, Maritime (International law), World War, 1914-1918