Sources of International Law: Treaties and Customs
Definition of Sources of International Law
Sources of law refer to the processes through which legal rules are created, modified, or extinguished. In international law, sources are identified in Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), which defines them as follows:
- International conventions: General or specific agreements that establish rules explicitly recognized by disputing states.
- International custom: Practices generally accepted as law.
- General principles of law:
UN Meeting: Addressing the Yugoslav Conflict Atrocities
Good afternoon, everyone, to the 3055th meeting of the United Nations. Today, we are united to implement a solution to the Yugoslavian conflict.
When the first news and accounts of the atrocities committed on the territory of the former Yugoslavia began to surface, the collective memory of our peoples had to relive the horror of times we had thought long past. But there are lessons to be learned from history. Conditions have changed since the Second World War. The United Nations now has the responsibility
Read MoreUnderstanding Taxes and Business Structures in Spain
Understanding Taxes
Taxes are figures created by law that require certain persons, depending on their ability to pay, to contribute to government revenue (General Tax).
Purpose:
- They are a means to raise revenue.
- They seek a better distribution of national income.
Basic Elements Involved in Tributes:
- Taxable Event: This is the legal or economic budget, fixed by law to set each tax, and whose realization determines the obligation to contribute.
- Taxable Person: The person who contributes to government revenue,
Spanish State Administration: Structure & Functions
The Spanish State Administration: Structure and Functions
Public Business Entities
Certain aspects of its operation about the exercise of public powers are governed by public law. They are funded primarily from revenues derived from its operations and products and proceeds of your estate.
- Example:
- RTVE Public Entity and State Industrial Holdings Company (SEPI), under the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
- Instituto de Credito Oficial (ICO) and the Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, under the Ministry
Understanding Inheritance and Gift Tax in Spain
Nature and Scope of Inheritance and Gift Tax
Re: Gravel equity gains obtained for profit (free) or any other right of inheritance (either by inheritance or right).
Territorial Scope
Concerning the entire Spanish territory, the tax transfer to the Autonomous Communities shall be governed by the provisions of the rules governing the Assignment of Taxes of the State to the Autonomous Communities and have the scope and conditions for each. Specifically, its Cession sets that serious inequality may occur.
Read MoreTraffic Violations and Penalties
Article 172: Admonitions for Pedestrians and Cyclists
Pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers of animal-drawn vehicles who violate this Act, its regulations, or resolutions issued by the relevant ministry will be penalized by the competent authority. They must also attend a training course as specified in the Act’s rules.
Article 173: Penalties for Speeding and Reckless Driving
Drivers engaged in speed competitions or reckless driving on public roads will be fined one hundred tax units (100 UT), in addition
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