1. Concepts In International Law

2. Sovereignty Origins International sovereignty
Sovereign = ruler– King, Queen, Prince
Supreme power over subjects in her state
International sovereignty
Rights unhampered by outside influences
E.g. trade agreements
Recognizes that independent states are free to enter into relationships with other states

3. Sovereignty
Post WWII
Shift away from notion that individual states should be free from external influence
Globalizations has led to erosion of sovereignty
Move motivated by specific need
Environment
Human rights

4. Extradition
When a criminal flees to another country, the main remedy is extradition
Extradition-- The legal surrender or delivery of a fugitive to the jurisdiction of another state, country or government to face trial

5. Extradition Extradition treaties contain principles and rules
Double criminality rule- a crime must be a crime in both nations
Reciprocity- country A will return the favour in the future to country B
Specialty- accused will only be charged with the crime that is specified in the request for extradition

6. Diplomatic Immunity
Diplomatic corps consist of staffs of trained individuals who assist in implementing their country’s policies in foreign countries
Embassies
Ambassador- career civil servants
Attache- carry out specific roles related to trade or military

7. Diplomatic Immunity Vienna Convention
Lays out laws and specific means by which people are protected under the shield of diplomatic immunity
Diplomats are shielded from the laws of the host country in which they reside
Embassy and grounds are treated as if they belong to the host country they reside
Embassy staff cannot be charged with a crime