LLM International Law

Question 1

In international law, which principle provides that a state may exercise jurisdiction over crimes committed on its territory?

Accepted Answer

Territorial Principle

Answer

The territorial principle is the most fundamental basis for state jurisdiction, allowing a state to apply its law to conduct occurring within its borders.

Question 2

Under the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, what is the effect of 'jus cogens' norms?

Accepted Answer

Any treaty conflicting with a peremptory norm of international law is void

Answer

Article 53 of the Vienna Convention provides that a treaty is void if it conflicts with a peremptory norm (jus cogens) from which no derogation is permitted.

Question 3

What is the primary source of international law according to Article 38 of the ICJ Statute?

Accepted Answer

International conventions (treaties)

Answer

Article 38(1)(a) of the ICJ Statute lists international conventions establishing rules expressly recognized by contesting states as the first source of international law.

Question 4

The doctrine of 'sovereign immunity' in international law means that:

Accepted Answer

A state cannot generally be sued in the courts of another state without its consent

Answer

Sovereign immunity bars foreign courts from exercising jurisdiction over another state in the absence of that state's consent, based on the principle of par in parem non habet imperium.

Question 5

In the context of international humanitarian law, what is the principle of 'distinction'?

Accepted Answer

Parties to armed conflict must distinguish between civilians and combatants and only target combatants

Answer

The principle of distinction under the Geneva Conventions requires parties to armed conflict to differentiate civilians from combatants and civilian objects from military objectives at all times.

LLM - Master of Laws Practice Test

LLM - Master of Laws Practice Test

LLM International Law