This course is an advanced introduction to international criminal law as a discipline that lies at the intersection of public international law, criminal law, and human rights. It presents a broad-based critical perspective on international criminal justice, its deliverables and achievements, its paradoxes and debates. It covers major topics such as the history and sources of ICL; the core crimes (genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and the crime of aggression); individual criminal responsibility; jurisdiction and immunities; the nature and structure of international criminal proceedings, and the roles played by various actors, especially the victims of international crimes.
The course focusses on the law and practice of modern international criminal tribunals such as the ICTY, ICTR and the International Criminal Court. Apart from an in-depth study of the main concepts, students in the course will also critically read and analyse recent cases, participate in structured viewings of documentaries and court proceedings, and navigate the online databases of modern international criminal tribunals. Through this course, students will be trained to orient themselves in the contemporary landscape of international criminal law and to analyse current developments in the field from a critical legal perspective.
Rashmi DHARIA
Séminaire
English
None
Spring 2021-2022
The final grade will be based on:
1 moot court (Group Assignment): 40% of the grade
1 Essay: 50% of the grade
Participation: 10% of the grade
Reference textbook: Robert Cryer, An Introduction to International Criminal Law (Cambridge University Press 2019).
All readings and legal instruments will be made available.