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INTERNATIONAL LAW (term coined by Jeremy Betham in 1870) Traditional definition – branch of public law which regulates the relation of States and other entities which have been granted international personality  this definition focuses on subjects as against objects o SUBJECTS – entities that possess international personality and have rights and obligations recognized under the international law. o OBJECTS – persons or things in respect of which rights are held and obligations assumed by the subjects of international law. Modern definition – law which deals with the  conduct of States and international organizations;  their relations with each other; and  in certain circumstances, their relation with persons, natural or juridical. International law includes: 1. Preservation of peace 2. Preservation of territory (land, air, water) 3. Human rights concerns/protection (e.g. UDHR) 4. Regulation of commerce and trade (e.g. WTO) 5. Regulation and protection of the environment 6. Interest of contemporary international and domestic life PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW (Conflict of Laws)  Not a branch of international law  It is a part of domestic law dealing with disputes that arise from private transactions between individuals or companies and corporations from one country vis-à-vis their counterparts with another country.

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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW International International modes International entities International sanctions

PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW Municipal Local tribunals Private persons Sheriff/police