Abstract Presently, the internet is considered the ultimate bastion of freedom throughout the world. The ability to participate in social media and write/say anything one feels is almost exclusive to the internet. Anybody can be anything they choose within the laws of their nation with minimal repercussions. A person can transport themselves to another country in mere seconds. The ability to research unlimited amounts of information exists at the touch of the keyboard. ...

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INTERNATIONAL RULE OF LAW AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY Through the principle of 'sovereign equality of states' it can be noted that the theory of 'rule of law' does exist in international law as well.12 In Article 2 Paragraph 1 of the United Nations Charter, it is proclaimed "The Organisation is based on the Principle of Sovereign Equality of all its members.... The Rome Statute also gives jurisdiction to the International Criminal Court (ICC)22 over war crime issues, genocide and crimes against humanity23. ...

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Internal sovereignty is based on the principle that each state free to practice its rights without outside interference. ... External sovereignty is based on the notion that the territorial integrity of every state is inviolate. ... Church being the sovereign power used the religion as the source of the law; thus sovereignty was based on religious rules. ... For example, the law of diplomatic immunity means that the police cannot arrest a diplomat for a common crime. ...

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