freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development.
Article 1, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
1.殖民地人民和其他被压迫民族
2.一国内的部分人民
Quebec does not meet the threshold of a colonial people or an oppressed people, nor can it be suggested that Quebecers have been denied meaningful access to government to pursue their political, economic, cultural and social development. In the circumstances, the National Assembly, the legislature or the government of Quebec do not enjoy a right at international law to effect the secession of Quebec from Canada unilaterally
三、禁止使用武力或武力威胁原则
1. 形成与地位
❒各会员国在其国际关系上不得使用威胁或武力, 或以与联合国 宗旨不符之任何其他方法,侵害任何会 员国或国家之领土完整或政治独立。
❒ All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations