Legal Resources

List of treaties and other international agreements of the United States in force as of January 1, 2000.

Information about the U.N.'s activities relating to international law.

Principal judicial organ of the United Nations tasked with settling legal disputes between countries and giving advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by authorized U.N. organs and specialized agencies. Located in the The Hague, Netherlands.

Independent, permanent court that tries persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern, including genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. Located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Overview of international agreements that limit the effects of war for humanitarian reasons (e.g., the Geneva Conventions).

Independent judicial body established by the U.N. to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Law of the Sea. Located in Hamburg, Germany.

Full text of the Law of the Sea.

Responsible for promoting the progressive harmonization and unification of international trade law.

Resolves trade quarrels between member countries of the WTO. Located in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Appellate Body can uphold, modify or reverse the legal findings and conclusions of a panel from the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body. Located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Treaty ensures that Antarctica will continue to be used for peaceful purposes (e.g., for scientific investigation).

List of treaties and legal principles governing space-related activities.