International law and the rule of law

Abstract

The rule of law cannot achieve its main goal - the protection of individual freedom and well-being - without international law. The peculiar characteristics of international law and international legal order do not harm the rule of law. There is nothing inherent in international law that is an obstruction to the rule of law. International human rights law plays a particular role in strengthening the rule of law. The revolt of the European Court of Justice against the arbitrary interference of the UN Security Council in human rights has opened a new horizon for the rule of law in relationships between individuals and international organizations.

Keywords

• rule of law
• international law