GP vocab cards
A final decision that leaves no room for further disputes in court.
conclusive ruling
jurisdication
official power to make legal decision and judgements.
Actions and steps taken in a court to settle a dispute.
proceedings
Proceedings that are kept private and safe
Confidental proceeding
Helping the offender return to a law-abiding life.
rehabilitation
How being in another country affects the level of authority, application and enforcement of law.
geographical consideration
rule of law
Nobody is above the law.
What is rule of law for?
To prevent power abuse. people are arrested for crimes they did regardless of their authority.
Prevents diplomats from being punished by the government of the country they are in just for doing their job.
Diplomatic immunity
What article is this?
Ensures your right to live freely.
Article 5: Life and liberty
What article is this?
Guards freedom of religion practice.
Article 11: Religion
What article is this?
Ensures everyone gets equal treatment
Article 8: Equality
What article is this?
Expresses speech and assembly
Article 10: Expression
An act to solve disagreemnts or a conflict betweent wo countries.
Mediate
Formal discussions between countries or groups to resolve disagreements and avoid conflict.
Diplomatic negotiations
An official representing their own country abroad.
Diplomats
Meetings between opposing countries in a conflict to agree on ways to end the conflict peacefully.
Peace talks
Help given by people in need of them, especially during wars.
Humanitarian aid
The main reason why two opposing sides are fighting
Root cause
A serious disagreement that can lead to physical or verbal harm.
Conflict
A policy where a country increases its territory or influece often through force
Expansionism
A strong belief in the superiority of one's own country. Sometimes leading to conflict.
Nationalism
Militarism
A strong belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it.
When important resources, such as water, oil or food, are limited. It can laed to conflict.
Resource scarity
Economic impact
The effect a conflict has on one country's economy
When a country's government is not stable.
Political instability
The process of discussing and resolving conflicts through peaceful talks
Diplomatic negotiation