Australia is a party to key human rights treaties and participates in international legal processes. Following an escalation of violence in the fictional state of Lydora, the UN reports credible allegations of mass forced displacement of a minority group, widespread sexual violence, and the deliberate destruction of civilian infrastructure. Lydora denies the allegations and claims the situation is an internal security matter.
Lydora has accepted the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for disputes with other states under a relevant treaty, and the International Criminal Court (ICC) has opened a preliminary examination into whether crimes within its jurisdiction may have been committed. Australia is considering how to respond legally and diplomatically, including whether to support proceedings in international courts and how such institutions can uphold rights in practice.
c. Assess the extent to which Australia could use international legal institutions to support the protection of human rights in Lydora. In your response, refer to at least one strength and one limitation of relying on the ICJ and/or ICC.
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Create Free Account Log inThis is a free QCE Units 3 & 4 Legal Studies practice question worth 6 marks, testing your understanding of International legal institutions. It falls under Topic 2: Australia's legal response to international law and human rights in Unit 4: Human rights in legal contexts. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.
In Unit 4, students consider legal concepts, principles and contemporary issues studied in previous units to consider fundamental concepts of human rights and analyse Australia's participation within the global community. They recognise how human rights create challenges in national and international contexts, including for minority groups, and examine Australia's legal response to international law and human rights.
In Topic 2, students examine the role Australia plays in upholding human rights globally. Students focus on legal issues and international situations that impact human rights and Australia's legal response to them.
the role of international legal institutions in upholding rights, including those within the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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