International Law in the Irish Legal System

This title is the first comprehensive study of international law in the Irish legal system, examining both the general principles governing the implementation of this increasingly important source of law in Ireland as well as its effects on specific areas of practice. It situates the subject in the context of the European Union legal system, through which many of Irelands international obligations now take effect.

This book sets out clearly the status and effect of international law in the Irish legal system, its interaction with Irish and EU law, and the specific techniques with which practitioners need to be familiar when using and relying on international law in the Irish courts.

Key Features

• The first comprehensive study of international law in the Irish legal system
• Provides a clear and accessible introduction to a complex and dynamic field of law
• Examines how the key sources of international law treaties, custom, the acts of international organisations and international judicial decisions take effect in Irish law
• Addresses the important role of EU law in this field
• Includes in-depth analysis of the effect of international law on key practice areas
• Up-to-date and including all important case law and legislation.

Coverage

Introduction

International Agreements

Customary International Law

Acts of International Organisations

Decisions of International Tribunals

Focus on Specific Areas of Practice will include: Human Rights; Asylum/Immigration Law; Commercial Law, including arbitration;Criminal Law; Environmental Law; Family Law