Judicial decisions on international law play a crucial role in interpreting and applying legal principles, helping to clarify and develop the law. They provide authoritative guidance on the obligations of states and can influence the behavior of nations, thereby promoting adherence to international treaties and norms. Additionally, these decisions contribute to the consistency and predictability of international law, fostering stability in international relations. Overall, they serve as a key mechanism for dispute resolution and the enforcement of justice at the global level.
Gibran van Ert has written: 'Using international law in Canadian courts' -- subject(s): International and municipal law, Jurisdiction, Judicial assistance, International law, Jurisdiction (International law)
Christine D. Gray has written: 'Judicial remedies in international law' -- subject(s): International Arbitration, International Arbitration and award, International courts, Remedies (Law), Arbitration (International law)
Judicial majority refers to the decision reached when more than half of the judges or justices in a court agree on a particular ruling or interpretation of the law. In appellate courts, this majority opinion sets a binding precedent for lower courts and future cases. The majority opinion typically outlines the legal reasoning behind the decision, while dissenting opinions may be written by judges who disagree. The concept underscores the importance of consensus in judicial decision-making.
judicial review supreme court can declare a law unconstitutional
When Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council exercises its judicial functions (through the Judicial Committee), Law Lords may make statements that are not technically a part of the decision, but are nonetheless relevant to establish the context of the decision or to explain an area of law. Such comments that are not part of the decision are obiter dictum.
Carsten Smith has written: 'Statsliv og rettsteori' -- subject(s): Courts, International courts, International law, Law 'The relation between proceedings and premises' -- subject(s): International courts, Judicial process, Jurisdiction (International law)
The Supreme Court's primary focus is to determine if a law is constitutional. To do this, it follows certain philosophies to help it come to a decision. These philosophies are loose or strict constructionism, judicial restraint and judicial activism.
John G. Collier has written: 'The settlement of disputes in international law' -- subject(s): Arbitration and award, Dispute resolution (Law), Pacific settlement of international disputes 'Judicial control of government action' -- subject(s): Judicial review of administrative acts
Edward McWhinney has written: 'International law and world revolution' -- subject(s): Revolutions, International relations, International law 'Quebec and the constitution' -- subject(s): Canada, Constitutional history, Politics and government, Autonomy and independence movements, History 'The International Court of Justice and the Western tradition of international law' -- subject(s): International Court of Justice, International law 'The world court and the contemporary international law-making process' 'Judicial review'
Sarojini Sharan has written: 'From arbitration to judicial settlement' -- subject(s): International Arbitration, International courts 'International Court of Justice' -- subject(s): International Court of Justice, International law
A person who favors judicial activism is one who prefers a decision to be made via a personal opinion, rather than focusing on the law. A person who does this is considered unlawful or a federalist.
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)