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International law
- Foilsithe: 18 Samhain 2024
- An t-eolas is déanaí: 18 Samhain 2024
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A commitment to the rule of international law is enshrined in the Constitution of Ireland and is one of the core principles of Irish foreign policy.
"Ireland accepts the generally recognised principles of international law as its rule of conduct in its relations with other States". - Article 29.3 of the Constitution
The Department of Foreign Affairs negotiate on Ireland’s behalf on international legal matters and represent Ireland in international legal proceedings in international fora such as the:
- European Court of Human Rights
- International Court of Justice
- Sixth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly
- Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court
- bodies established under the UN Convention of the Law of the Sea
- relevant Council of Europe and EU bodies.
We are also responsible for publication and registration of treaties to which Ireland is a party. Details of these treaties are available in the Irish Treaty Series.
We do not give legal advice to members of the public.
Read more about international law
- How international law works
- Statements by Ireland on international law
- Courts, tribunals and dispute mechanisms
- Law of the Sea
- International law and cyberspace
- International humanitarian law
- Private international law
- Treaties
- Irish Treaty Series Search Facility
- Privileges and immunities
- Acts and statutory instruments