Difference between revisions of "International Law"

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* [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]]
 
* [[Universal Declaration of Human Rights]]
 
* [[UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary Power]]
 
* [[UN Basic Principles on the Independence of the Judiciary Power]]
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* [[UN Guidelines for the Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency (The Riyadh Guidelines)]]

Revision as of 11:51, 6 October 2010

Courts

Treaties

Background

Since the United Nations was founded in 1945, the various states have drafted several tools to facilitate international law. Several of those international tools are listed here, with a focus on criminal justice and prisoners' rights. Some of these tools are called "basic principals" while others are called "covenants". Generally speaking, principals are advisory, while covenants are binding on the states. The International Court of Justice provides remedies for violations of some of these covenants.

Torture

Treatment or Punishment

Prisoners' Rights and Sentencing Standards

Other Important Treaties