Folkrättsliga

Folkrättsliga refers to principles, rules, and norms that govern the relationships between states and other international actors. It is the body of law that applies to the international community, distinct from domestic law which governs within a single state. The term is derived from the Swedish words "folk" meaning people or nation, and "rättsliga" meaning legal or pertaining to law. Therefore, folkrättsliga can be understood as "international legal" or "pertaining to the law of nations."

Key sources of folkrättsliga include treaties, customary international law, general principles of law, and judicial decisions and scholarly writings as subsidiary means. These principles cover a wide range of subjects, such as the use of force, human rights, international humanitarian law, diplomatic relations, the law of the sea, and international environmental law.

International courts and tribunals, like the International Court of Justice, play a significant role in interpreting and applying folkrättsliga. Compliance with folkrättsliga is often based on the consent of states and the concept of reciprocity, though enforcement mechanisms can be complex and vary depending on the specific area of law. The development and evolution of folkrättsliga are ongoing processes, influenced by global events and the changing needs of the international community.