International Law

In order to understand the importance of international law, one must understand what international law is. International law is, “The body of legal rules that apply between sovereign states and other entities having international personality” (www.britannica.com). International law has come about because nations feel the need to live together peacefully. However, it has its roots in each country’s self-interest, and there is no international law enforcing body. Each state has to adhere to the laws through cooperation. Also, some states have put international law into their jurisdictions.
International law has come about by three procedures, international customary law, treaties, and general principles of law. Customary law is sovereignty, recognition, consent, good faith, freedom of the sea, international responsibility, and self-defense among the states (www.britannica.com). Treaties help to form international law. Treaties are legally binding and may declare, change,...