国际法
条约、国际习惯法、人道主义法、国家豁免和外交特权。
简介
国际法通过条约和惯例规范国家与国际组织之间的关系。
核心原则
Dualism — Treaties require statutory incorporation (e.g., HRA 1998 incorporating the ECHR).
Customary International Law — Part of common law unless inconsistent with statute.
State Immunity — Foreign states are generally immune from UK jurisdiction (State Immunity Act 1978).
Diplomatic Immunity — Diplomatic agents are immune (Diplomatic Privileges Act 1964).
Geneva Conventions — Protect civilians and combatants in armed conflict (Geneva Conventions Act 1957).
International Criminal Court — ICC Act 2001 creates domestic offences of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes.
关键法规
State Immunity Act 1978
International Criminal Court Act 2001
常见情景
Foreign embassy refuses to pay employees
State immunity generally protects embassies, but SIA 1978 s.4 provides an exception for employment contracts with UK nationals/residents.