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Public International Law Basics

Public international law governs the legal relationships between states and international organizations. It includes rules binding on states in their relations with each other and in their relations with international bodies and persons. International comity refers to polite practices between states, such as diplomatic immunity, that are not legally required but promote cooperation. While comity starts as courtesy, over time some practices may become binding customary international law. Hard law and soft law distinguish binding legal norms from non-binding norms that still influence legal matters.

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Public International Law Basics

Public international law governs the legal relationships between states and international organizations. It includes rules binding on states in their relations with each other and in their relations with international bodies and persons. International comity refers to polite practices between states, such as diplomatic immunity, that are not legally required but promote cooperation. While comity starts as courtesy, over time some practices may become binding customary international law. Hard law and soft law distinguish binding legal norms from non-binding norms that still influence legal matters.

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Public International Law definition:

 The body of rules and principles of action


which are binding upon civilized States in their
relations with one another.
 It includes relations between:
a. States among themselves;
b. International organization and states;
c. Among international organizations
themselves; and
d. States or international organizations
and natural or juridical persons.

International comity refers to rules of politeness,


convenience and goodwill observed by States in their
mutual intercourse without being legally bound by them.
Neighborliness, mutual respect, and the friendly waiver
of technicalities are involved. This practice is
exemplified by the exemption of diplomatic envoys from
customs duties.
 Rules of comity may develop into customary
international law.

Hard law vs. soft law


Hard Law refers to binding international legal norms or
those which have coercive character. Soft law, on the
other hand, refers to norms that are non-binding in
character but still have legal relevance.

TINAY’S NOTES | Public International Law | 1

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