Question

International Law is the law between sovereign states. A sovereign is the supreme authority not bound by legal constraints.

Which of the following is correct derivation from the above?

• A. International law is not law binding on the sovereign states.
• B. International Law is only a positive morality.
• C. International Law is in the nature of pact between sovereign states.
• D. None of the above.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

International Law is in the nature of pact between sovereign states.

Sovereignty is understood in jurisprudence as the full right and power of a governing body to govern itself without any interference from outside sources or bodies.