LAW 4801
SECOND SEMESTER ASSIGNMENT 2 2024
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, LCP4801
Assignment 2 2024
(Semester 2)
QUESTION 1
On 3 April 2020, the Republic of Airoterp entered the territory of the Republic of
Aibmaz, without authorisation, and killed Diaprem in his home. The government
of Airoterp claims that Diaprem is a terrorist who had carried out a series of
bombings that killed over 100 people within its territory. From reports, Diaprem
was unarmed when he was shot and killed by members of the Airoterp special
forces. Evaluate the actions of the Republic of Airoterp based on the questions
below with reference to authority.
1.1 Briefly State the position of international law regarding the use of force. (6)
International law, particularly under the United Nations Charter, prohibits the use
of force by one state against another except in two specific circumstances: self-
defense and authorization by the United Nations Security Council.
1. **Self-Defense**: According to Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, states
have the inherent right to self-defense if an armed attack occurs against them.
This right allows states to use force in response to an armed attack until the
Security Council takes measures necessary to maintain international peace and
security.
2. **Authorization by the United Nations Security Council**: The Security Council,
under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, can authorize the use of force to maintain or