1、INTERNATIONAL LAWLectured by Dr. Yu Yao-dongE-mail: Mobile phone:rief self-introductionWhy take this course?Globalization and world citizenInternational law (IL) is necessary for a better world This course is required at all universitiesThis course is particularly useful for students of

2、 lawWhat to study?What is IL and how does IL evolve?Who are actors?Where to find rules of IL?How can international disputes be settled?Use of forceRecognition, succession and immunityState jurisdiction and responsibility Protection of HR and environmentInternational criminal lawInternational economi

3、c lawYou can gain an understanding of the basic structure and process of the international legal systemacquire a working knowledge of a number of core doctrines, customary rules and emerging principlesachieve an awareness of some of the major theoretical and conceptual debates that underlie the fiel

4、dget familiar with the English terms often used in international law topicsHow to study ? Making full use of authoritative textbooks Studying the classic international law cases Tracing the international affairsComparing IL with national laws Improving your English How to evaluate your performance?H

5、ow often you attend classHow well you act in classHow well you perform in final examCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL LAWDefinition of International lawRefer to a body of rules governing international relationsTerms: a. Jus Gentium and Grotius (1583-1645) b. Law of Nations c. International Law

6、 and Bentham (1748-1832) d. Law of Mankind e. World Law f. Transnational LawNature of International Law1. Without a centralized government 2. Features of international law compared with municipal law A. Subjects B. Law-making process C. Law enforcement3. Law or ethics, hard Law or soft law? Roles of

7、 International Law To identify actors To arrange for cooperationTo settle disputes and conflictsTo provide a framework for powers balance To control the use of force To keep order and promote progressShort History of International LawEarly OriginsRise of National State and Evolution of International

8、 LawLeague of Nations and Evolution of International LawInternational Law since the Second World War Father of International Law “God has given conscience a judicial power to be the sovereign guide of human actions. Hugo Grotius (1583-1645) English PhilosopherNature has placed mankind under the gove

9、rnance of two sovereign masters, pain and pleasure. It is for them alone to point out what we ought to do as well as to determine what we shall do. On the one hand, the standard of right and wrong, on the other the chain of causes and effects, are fastened to their throne.Jeremy Bentham (1748-1832) American MissionaryDr. William Martin He first systematically introduced international law into China He used the term Law of NationsRelationship betwe