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International law

Entry to the International Court of Justice in The Hague.

Symbol of Justice, at the entry to the International Court of Justice in The Hague. (© Henk Kosters)

International law governs relations between states and simplifies international cooperation, providing certainty through the establishment of binding rules. It provides a basis for peace, stability and the protection of human beings. Within a context of ever-increasing interdependence it is constantly evolving.

Interner Link Respect and promotion of international law
Compliance with international law in Switzerland, developments in international justice, the granting of immunities, protecting the interests of Switzerland and its citizens

Interner Link International humanitarian law
The protection of the victims of armed conflict: from the Geneva Conventions to the Montreux Document, an important Swiss commitment

Interner Link Neutrality
A means to an end which also entails rights and obligations for Switzerland

Interner Link International treaties
Please consult our online database and Swiss depositary information

Interner Link International conventions for the protection of human rights
Human rights are protected under international law, principally relying on the main UN Conventions