The Influence of International Law in New Zealand: Some Reflections

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Abstract

This chapter examines the influence of international law in New Zealand, arguing that while generally New Zealand has a receptive approach to international law in its legal system, there is a need to have a robust and thorough debate on the extent to which, and the basis on which international law should play a part in the domestic legal system. Two aspects of the relationship between domestic law and international law are examined in the light of this argument. First, the role played by Parliament in overseeing treaty-making by the executive is explored with suggestions being made for incremental reform. The second aspect to be examined is the way in which international law is treated in the courts.

Keywords

Foreign Affair Trade Mark Rome Statute International Treaty Select Committee 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.University of AucklandAucklandNew Zealand

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