The Legal Nature of the International Staff"Comparative Analytical Study"

Abstract

International organizations carry out their multiple tasks through the international staff, who is considered the main driving force for implementing the work of these organizations on the ground. The use of the term "international staff" has increased due to the growing role of international organizations in recent times in addressing many problems, such as humanitarian displacement resulting from conflicts and armed disputes and the humanitarian problems resulting from the displaced population due to those conflicts. Additionally, the increasing phenomenon of armed gangs threatening international security and peace has led to an increased need to appoint international staff whom organizations use to manage their daily and ongoing work. Considering all of the above, this study addresses several issues, the most important of which is determining the legal nature of the international staff. The study is divided into two sections. The first section discusses the legal framework for the international staff, focusing on two aspects. The first aspect clarifies the nature of the international staff, the legal definition of the international staff, and the legal requirements that must be met. The second aspect discusses their rights and duties. The second section is dedicated to discussing the administrative and criminal responsibility of the international staff. It consists of two parts: the first part discusses disciplinary sanctions for the international staff, while the second part discusses the criminal responsibility of the international staff. The study concludes with several findings, the most important of which is that the international staff bears a significant resemblance in concept to the local public employee, with the difference being the employing entity. Furthermore, the study provides several recommendations, including the establishment of a clear legal foundation for the administrative and criminal responsibility of the international staff through national and international legislation, aiming to create a clear definition of the legal nature of the international staff.