A Concept of (International) Law

Abstract

The Role of International (Public) Law is more significant nowadays than in past, which not only regulates relations in international community, but also relations of society in states in different ways (immediately and vicariously) in higher degree. Even those who do not practice international relations professionally, need to have elementary knowledge of that big complex and interesting in many ways legal system, because of that reason. This article consist four elementary thematic parts. The first part deals with concept and name of International Law. Here is indicated difference between Domestic and International Law, then definition of International Law with short but clear enough explanation of its elements. Afterwards, there is short retrospect of beginning and development of International Law (it is indicated that some international norms existed in Antique world, which many oppose) and explanation of name of this department of law. The second part deals with International Law as special legal system. International Law is law - set of legal rules, which is opposite to some opinions which can be heard even today. Afterwards, the author presents its most important characteristics. The third part deals with classification of International Law, and the fourth part with its distinction from similar phenomenon (International Private Law, International Commercial Law, Uniform law etc). In conclusion the author says that modern International Law is in crisis, but it will continue to develop faster in various fields, except in case of some global disaster (world war, global epidemic etc). However, world needs only democratic International Law. Democratically adopted law, which express and protect universal human values and which is suitable for all (conditionally of course) is respected and appreciated by everyone. This is the only way to achieve stability, justice and harmony in international relations. Without this, in the long-term there will be no peace, progress and future.