Research Guides: Law: Legal Research: International

International Law

Sources of international law as follows;

Custom as a source of international law
Treaties as a source of international law
Judicial decisions as a source of international law
Works of jurists and determination of the organs of international organizations as a source of international law
General principles of law as a source of international law

International law is binding law.

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International Court of Justice (English)
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations (UN). It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in April 1946.
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea
The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention. The Tribunal is composed of 21 independent members, elected from among persons enjoying the highest reputation for fairness and integrity and of recognized competence in the field of the law of the sea.
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Established in 1899 to facilitate arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution between states, the PCA has developed into a modern, multi-faceted arbitral institution that is now perfectly situated at the juncture between public and private international law to meet the rapidly evolving dispute resolution needs of the international community.
International Seabed Authority
he International Seabed Authority is an autonomous international organization established under the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (link is external) and the 1994 Agreement (link is external) relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

United Nations Treaty Collection
The Secretary-General of the United Nations is the depository of more than 560 multilateral treaties which cover a broad range of subject matters such as human rights, disarmament and protection of the environment.

United Nations Peacekeeping
UN Peacekeeping helps countries navigate the difficult path from conflict to peace Peacekeeping forces address a range of mandates set by the UN Security Council and General Assembly.
International Criminal Police Organization - ICPO-INTERPOL
INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 190 member countries. Their role is to enable police around the world to work together to make the world a safer place. They provide high-tech infrastructure of technical and operational support meeting the growing challenges of fighting crime in the 21st century.