Polites v. The Commonwealth and Another;

Abstract

International Law and Municipal Law — Municipal Legislation in Breach of International Law — Interpretation of Statutes — Powers of Delegated Legislation — Aliens — Resident “Allied Nationals.” — Compulsory Military Service.Aliens — Position of — Allied Nationals Resident in Foreign Country — Compulsory Military Service in Time of War — International Law and Municipal Law — Interpretation of Statutes — Limit of Powers of Delegated Legislation — Municipal Legislation in Breach of International Law — The Nature of International Law — Individuals and International Law.