Distinguish Hard Law and Soft Law in International Law Hard Law Means binding laws; to constitute law, a rule, instrument or decision must be authoritative and prescriptive. In international law, hard law includes treaties or international agreements, as well as customary laws. These instruments result in legally enforceable commitments for countries (states) and other international […]
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Rights of the Accused
Know Your Rights: An accused cannot be convicted of an offense unless it is clearly charged in the complaint or information In criminal cases, where the life and liberty of the accused is at stake, due process requires that the accused be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against him. An accused […]