International law differs from domestic law in numerous ways. Domestic law is the law within each country and the constitutional terms. International law refers to the law which applies to every country which is a part of an agreement. The way each law is legislated and enforced is very different.
The making of domestic law is exceptionally different than international law. Each country has a constitution setting out the rules and rights of the people. For the purposes of this essay I will focus on the legislative process here in Ireland, which is the domestic law. “The Constitution is the basic law of the land. It outlines the structure of Government and enumerates the rights of individuals” (Revenue Commissioners, 2007). The constitution in Ireland can only be changed by having a referendum to amend the law (Revenue Commissioners, 2007). It is the courts that uphold the law in Ireland, and are obliged to recognise the constitution. “The Constitution is the basic law of the land. It outlines the structure of Government and enumerates the rights of individuals” (Revenue Commissioners, 2007). Domestic law is essentially what is set out in each country’s constitution “Fundamental rights are set out in the Constitution and, in addition, the Courts have identified other Constitutional rights not expressly specified in the Constitution” (Revenue Commissioners, 2007). To