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International Criminal Law - LAWS8991 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description The course will trace the historical origins of international criminal law and its sources, and its development through the jurisprudence of various international criminal tribunals, from Nuremberg to the International Criminal Court in The Hague. The course will also consider the applications and boundaries of international criminal law, and its relationship with international politics. The mechanics of an international criminal trial will be examined, together with aspects of practice and procedure, including the rules of evidence.
LLM Specialisations Recommended Prior Knowledge None, but LAWS8180 Principles of International Law or equivalent is a recommended pre- or co-requisite.
Similarly, it would be helpful if you have studied Criminal Law or an equivalent. Course Objectives
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Assessment Class Participation 10%
Class Exercises 30% Essay/Assignment 60% Course Texts Prescribed
Please refer to the Course Outline which will be provided at the beginning of the relevant semester
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