Public International Law | Difference between Public and Private International Law

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AI GeneratedThis video provides a comprehensive introduction to Public International Law, also known as the Law of Nations. It explains the framework used to regulate international relations, the distinction between public and private international law, the subjects it governs, its primary sources, and the mechanisms used for its enforcement and compliance.
Today, the topic we are going to cover is Public International Law.
Where we will bury the meaning of Public International Law,
The difference between Public International Law and Private International Law is,
Let us see what Public International Law applies to.
Why is Public International Law important?
What are the sources of Public International Law?
Who enforces Public International Law?
But, what happens if these laws are not followed?
Public International Law is also known as the Law of Nations.
It's the law itself that dials in conjunction with International Relations.
International Relations are regulated by Public International Law.
A framework is established through Public International Law,
They can work consistently and steadily in the manner of a surgeon.
To ensure the stability in international relations remains intact
Public International Law has been established.
Now the question arises: what is the difference between public international law and private international law?
Public international law governs the mutual relations of states.
And private international law deals with relations between persons.
Now the question arises: against whom does public international law apply?
Public International Law applies to the subjects of International Law.
This includes those States and International Organizations
Those who have given their consent that we desire
governed by Public International Law
The Traditional Doctrine of International Law
He does not accept that individuals are also governed by international law.
But if viewed according to today's standards
Individuals are also subjects of international law.
Individuals also have certain rights internationally.
And there are also some obligations.
Now, as we cover the areas
International Human Rights Law, International Criminal Law
And International Humanitarian Law
These laws also cover individuals.
Now the question arises: Why are Public International Laws important?
Public International Law is important because
Because however many subjects there are in International Law
States have become or International Organizations have become
Their behavior must be governed by Public International Law.
Public International Law grants equality to all states.
Under public international law, all states are equal.
This law deals with this deal.
With the interrelations among all subjects
If any state carries out such an action
With its international obligations
Not compatible
A case that will be internationally disapproved
Any act that will be internationally retaliated against
Or is there any such case that would trigger military action?
Thus, it works to prevent such conduct.
Public International Law
Now the question arises: what are the sources of Public International Law?
Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice
It mentions the three sources of international law.
Under the traditional theory of sources
The first is Treatise, the second is Customary International Law
And the third is General Principles of Law
Now the question arises: who enforces International Law?
Some resolutions have been passed by the United Nations Security Council.
which help maintain peace
impose sanctions
And when Avashakti reads
Then they give approval to apply force.
Besides this, there is no such body in general.
which enforces International Laws
International law cannot be enforced.
When all the states come together as one
Thus, they enforce international law by their own consent.
Here, consent is given by each state individually.
It's not that there is any such body
which imposes an obligation on all states by force
Don't you have to abide by international law?
Rather, the states themselves come forward and speak.
that we too must be governed by international law
If Public International Law is not upheld
It is ordered by the Security Council.
It could also be any economic action.
Military action is also possible.
Today's topic we covered is Public International Law.
in which we covered various aspects of Public International Law
