1. Concepts In International Law

2. Sovereignty Origins  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