Abstract
Amsterdam Law Forum (ALF) is the student-run 'International Law Journal' of VU University. Every year ALF publishes a winter, spring, and summer issue. The journal consists of three sections; scientific articles, opinion articles, and commentaries. As of this year, ALF also creates a section for inaugural speeches. In addition, ALF hosts a conference in spring with a relevant legal theme, where renowned speakers are invited to share their perspectives. Overall, ALF is a topical journal that provides a platform for established scholars and young academics to share knowledge, opinions and experiences and to make contributions to the international law discourse. Staff, PhD students and master students who have written a very good thesis are invited to submit an article to ALF. What is learned in the cradle is carried to the tomb: we are looking forward to sharing your articles on our website!
Highlights
AMSTERDAM LAW FORUMVol 12.2 of the United Nations.”.3 By means of this article, the U.N. Charter protects the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the states and determines that any interference/intervention from an outside party can be viewed as illegal
The question of the legality of humanitarian intervention has often been posed by scholars and international lawyers over the years
The issue of the legality of the humanitarian intervention arose from the fact that the use of force is forbidden under international law
Summary
Vol 12.2 of the United Nations.”.3 By means of this article, the U.N. Charter protects the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the states and determines that any interference/intervention from an outside party can be viewed as illegal. Art. 51 serves as an exception to the rule providing the right to selfdefence in case of an “armed attack”.4 Based on these articles it can be argued that humanitarian interventions are restricted and illegal. Teson’s interpretation of article 2(4) gives three cases where the “use of force is banned”: “a) when it impairs the territorial integrity of the target state; b) when it affects its political independence; or c) when it is otherwise against the purposes of the United Nations.”. As a result, he argues that humanitarian intervention does not fall within these categories.[7]. If a state violates the human rights of its citizens, its right to domestic jurisdiction is overshadowed by the duty of the international community under international law to stop these violations
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