Public vs Private International Law: Understanding the Differences through Human-Centered Case Laws.
Public vs Private International Law: Understanding the Differences through Human-Centered Case Laws Introduction: In our interconnected world, legal issues often transcend borders. From human rights violations to cross-border marriages and commercial disputes, international law plays a vital role. But there's a key distinction between public and private international law—both crucial, yet fundamentally different. Public International Law: Governing State Relationships Definition: Public International Law governs relationships between nations and international organizations. It deals with issues like human rights, war, diplomacy, and environmental agreements. Human-Centered Case Law: International Court of Justice (ICJ): Bosnian Genocide Case (Bosnia and Herzegovina v. Serbia and Montenegro, 2007): This case addressed Serbia's role in the genocide at Srebrenica, focusing on state responsibility under the Genocide Convention. It showed how public interna...