| Abstrakt: |
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has a complex and evolving legal status. While it is recognized as a non-governmental organization and registered as a Swiss association, it also has elements of international legal personality and enjoys privileges and immunities similar to those of an international organization. The IOC has been involved in legal cases, but its status as a Swiss association has been upheld. It operates independently and autonomously, negotiating directly with governments and international organizations. The IOC acknowledges and strives to comply with international human rights standards, although it is not formally bound by international human rights law. Overall, the IOC is gradually reclaiming the status it was intended to have and may eventually achieve full recognition as an international legal person. [Extracted from the article] |
