SHORT QUESTIONS ON INTERNATIONAL LAW

1. State two sources of international law with examples?

2. What is the concept of state sovereignty in international law explain with reference to
one state.
3. What are international Legal actors and give examples of the types of international legal
actors.
4. What is the jurisdiction of international courts in terms of decision making?
5. Explain the difference between ‘Doctrinal’ research and ‘Emperical’ research?
6. What kind of cases does ICC address and what is the principle ICL emphasizes on?
7. What is ‘ICJ’ and what does it do?
8. What is the purpose of the United Nations Security Council?
9. Define the principle of universal jurisdiction.
10. Name the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC).
11. Explain the concept of extraterritoriality in international law.
12. What is the significance of the Hague Conventions?
13. Define "customary international law."
14. Explain the concept of state responsibility in international law.
15. What is the role of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in dispute resolution?
16. Name the convention that governs the rights of refugees.
17. What is the purpose of the Geneva Conventions?
18. What is the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)?
19. What is the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
20. Define the term "statelessness" in the context of international law.
21. Name the convention that regulates the law of the sea.
22. Name the courts and/or tribunals responsible for resolving dispute related to the law of
the sea
MARKING SCHEME FOR SHORT QUESTIONS ON INTERNATIONAL LAW

1. Sources of International Law: Answers should discuss the sources of International Law such as
Treaties and Customary International Law and its examples
2. State Sovereignty in International Law: Answers should include the definition of State
sovereignty in international law which refers to a state's supreme authority within its territorial
boundaries along with the examples.
3. International Legal Actors: Answers should include the three types of the actors within the
International Law which are States, international Organizations and Individuals along with the
examples.
4. Jurisdiction of International Courts: Answers should include which International courts have
jurisdiction over disputes between states and individuals along with the Examples
5. Difference between Doctrinal and Empirical Research: Answers should include the differences
between Doctrinal and Empirical Research. The former Involves analyzing existing legal
doctrines and principle and the latter Involves gathering and analyzing data to understand social
phenomena in a real-world context.
6. ICC Cases and ICL Emphasis: Answers should include how The International Criminal Court (ICC)
addresses cases involving genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and the crime of
aggression and the principle emphasized is individual criminal responsibility under International
Criminal Law (ICL).
7. ICJ (International Court of Justice): Answers should include what is the ICJ which is the principal
judicial organ of the United Nations, resolving legal disputes between states and providing
advisory opinions on legal questions.
8. Purpose of UN Security Council: Answers should include the role of the UNSC which is to
maintain international peace and security, with powers to impose sanctions, establish
peacekeeping missions, and authorize the use of force.
9. Principle of Universal Jurisdiction: Answers should include that this concept allows states to
prosecute individuals for certain crimes, such as genocide or war crimes, regardless of where the
crime occurred or the nationality of the accused.
10. Treaty Establishing ICC: Answers should include the mention of the Rome Statute and its
importance in prosecuting individuals for the war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and
crimes of aggression
11. Concept of Extraterritoriality: Answers should include that the principle of extraterritoriality
refers to the application of a state's laws outside its territory, often in cases involving its
nationals or interests abroad.
12. Significance of Hague Conventions: Answers should highlight that the Hague Conventions set
rules for the conduct of armed conflicts and the protection of civilians and cultural property
during warfare with reference to Geneva Conventions.
13. Customary International Law: Answers should elaborate the importance of Customary
international law and how it is formed by consistent state practice and opinio juris (belief that
the practice is legally required).
14. State Responsibility in International Law: Answers should explain how the States are responsible
for their internationally wrongful acts, and their obligation is to make reparations for the harm
caused.
15. ICJ Role in Dispute Resolution: Answers should assess the ICJ jurisdiction in Dispute Resolution
which is to resolves legal disputes between states by providing binding judgments based on
international law.
16. Convention Governing Rights of Refugees: Answers should explain The 1951 Refugee
Convention and its 1967 Protocol establish the rights of refugees and the obligations of states
towards them.
17. Purpose of Geneva Conventions: Answers should provide detailed explanation to The Geneva
Conventions and how it provide protections for individuals affected by armed conflicts, including
wounded soldiers, prisoners of war, and civilians.
18. ICCPR (International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights): Answers should explain the
significance of ICCPR safeguarding civil and political rights, such as freedom of speech and the
right to a fair trial.
19. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights: Answers should explain the
significance of ICESCR in addressing economic, social, and cultural rights, emphasizing the right
to work, education, and an adequate standard of living.
20. Statelessness in International Law: Answers should explain that Statelessness refers to the
condition of individuals not considered nationals by any state, often leading to the denial of
basic rights and give the Treaty which talks about Statelessness
21. Law of the Sea Convention: Answers should explain how The United Nations Convention on the
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) governs the use of the world's oceans, establishing maritime rights and
responsibilities.
22. Courts for Law of the Sea Disputes: Answers should include The International Tribunal for the
Law of the Sea (ITLOS) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and how they handle disputes
related to the law of the sea.