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Moreover, these violations must constitute what are called “gross violations,” a term that is not clearly defined, but which refers to the most serious human rights violations, such as genocide, apartheid, summary executions, torture, and slavery. When the Sub-Commission deter- 2 • Definitions of Terms mines the existence of such a consistent pattern of violations, it refers the “situation” to the Commission on Human Rights, which in turn considers it and determines the next course of action. These proceedings may be filed against any state in the world and are confidential and dealt with in closed private sessions.
Oil or grain) or the operation of airlines. If a state harms an individual from another state while engaged in commercial acts, it does not enjoy immunity from suit in another state. Such commercial acts were known as acta jure gentionis. : lawsuit of the people] A Latin phrase seen most commonly in the echr system to describe a written petition (complaint*) that alleges a potential violation by a state based on a statute/ law or regulation that has not yet been applied. It is somewhat akin to a class action lawsuit that is filed on behalf of all persons similarly situated.
It gives power (subject matter jurisdiction) to federal district courts to hear judicial cases filed by a foreigner (plaintiff ) against another foreigner (defendant) for acts, committed by the defendant, which constituted “torts in violation of international law,” such as torture, disappearances, slavery, and summary executions. The text itself reads: The District Courts shall have original jurisdiction of any civil action an alien for a tort only, committed in violation of the law of nations or a treaty of the United States.