The Convention does not prescribe a standard, so we almost necessarily must refer to the internal law of the forum state.

The decision concerning ratification, however, is determined by the parties' internal law and depends to a large degree on the subject agreed upon.

"We do insist that our internal laws be respected."

"I believe we were speaking of honoring internal law," replied Voers, but he sat down without saying more.

The member states must transpose the directive into internal law.

While these internal laws cannot offer residents any less than the statutory minimum, they can provide more.

He said the country's need for foreign investment, in particular, meant that "we have to improve our internal law and order situation."

This concern with internal law and order, rather than with external security, endured throughout the 20th century.

The way forward is clear: the Government must ensure respect for human rights and internal law.

It also states unambiguously that, where local customs and practices are concerned, internal national law applies.