DISTINCTION78-LECTURES+FINAL NOTES

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LAWS6250 International Law Notes These notes provide a comprehensive and well-structured guide to international law, covering all key topics required for LAWS6250. Organized by week, they include detailed explanations, case law references, and legal principles to ensure a clear understanding of complex topics. Contents - Week 1 - Statehood and Self-Determination Covers the criteria for statehood under the Montevideo Convention, the principle of self-determination, and the legal implications of recognition. - Week 2 - Subjects and Actors of International Law Examines the legal status of international organizations, corporations, individuals, and indigenous peoples in international law. - Week 3 - Sources of International Law Analyzes treaties, customary international law, general principles, and judicial decisions as sources of law, with a focus on Article 38 of the ICJ Statute. - Weeks 4 and 5 - Treaties Discusses treaty formation, interpretation, amendment, and termination under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties. - Week 6 - Law of State Responsibility Explores the principles of state responsibility, including attribution, breaches of international obligations, and available remedies. - Week 7 - Responsibility II Focuses on circumstances precluding wrongfulness, countermeasures, and enforcement mechanisms. - Week 8 - Jurisdiction Covers different types of jurisdiction, including territorial, extraterritorial, and universal jurisdiction, as well as conflicts of jurisdiction. - Week 9 - Peaceful Settlement of International Disputes Discusses diplomatic and judicial dispute resolution methods, including negotiations, mediation, arbitration, and ICJ jurisdiction. - Week 10 - Use of Force Examines the legal framework governing the use of force, self-defense, collective security, and humanitarian intervention under the UN Charter. - Week 11 - International Law in Time and Space Analyzes how international law interacts with issues of power, colonial history, and evolving global challenges. These notes provide a clear, exam-focused, and detailed resource for law students and professionals studying international law.