United States v. Copeland et al.

Abstract

Individual in International Law — Position of — Effect of Treaties on Individuals — Treaty Relating to Jurisdiction over Visiting Foreign Armed Forces — Standing of Individual to Claim Rights under — Distinction between Treaties and Agreements — The Law of the United States of America.

Treaties — Operation and Enforcement of — Distinction between Treaty and Executive Agreement — Agreement regarding Jurisdiction over Visiting Foreign Armed Forces — Executive Agreement — Conflict between Executive Agreement and Prior Inconsistent Statute — The Law of the United States of America.

Jurisdiction — Exemptions from — Visiting Foreign Armed Forces — Crimes Committed by — Jurisdiction under Treaty — Waiver of — Individuals — Standing to Claim Under Treaty — Executive Agreement — The Law of the United States of America.