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1.

A final decision that leaves no room for further disputes in court.

conclusive ruling

2.

jurisdication

official power to make legal decision and judgements.

3.

Actions and steps taken in a court to settle a dispute.

proceedings

4.

Proceedings that are kept private and safe

Confidental proceeding

5.

Helping the offender return to a law-abiding life.

rehabilitation

6.

How being in another country affects the level of authority, application and enforcement of law.

geographical consideration

7.

rule of law

Nobody is above the law.

8.

What is rule of law for?

To prevent power abuse. people are arrested for crimes they did regardless of their authority.

9.

Prevents diplomats from being punished by the government of the country they are in just for doing their job.

Diplomatic immunity

10.

What article is this?

Ensures your right to live freely.

Article 5: Life and liberty

11.

What article is this?

Guards freedom of religion practice.

Article 11: Religion

12.

What article is this?

Ensures everyone gets equal treatment

Article 8: Equality

13.

What article is this?

Expresses speech and assembly

Article 10: Expression

14.

An act to solve disagreemnts or a conflict betweent wo countries.

Mediate

15.

Formal discussions between countries or groups to resolve disagreements and avoid conflict.

Diplomatic negotiations

16.

An official representing their own country abroad.

Diplomats

17.

Meetings between opposing countries in a conflict to agree on ways to end the conflict peacefully.

Peace talks

18.

Help given by people in need of them, especially during wars.

Humanitarian aid

19.

The main reason why two opposing sides are fighting

Root cause

20.

A serious disagreement that can lead to physical or verbal harm.

Conflict

21.

A policy where a country increases its territory or influece often through force

Expansionism

22.

A strong belief in the superiority of one's own country. Sometimes leading to conflict.

Nationalism

23.

Militarism

A strong belief that a country should have a strong military and be ready to use it.

24.

When important resources, such as water, oil or food, are limited. It can laed to conflict.

Resource scarity

25.

Economic impact

The effect a conflict has on one country's economy

26.

When a country's government is not stable.

Political instability

27.

The process of discussing and resolving conflicts through peaceful talks

Diplomatic negotiation