Overview

This course considers contemporary legal issues in international criminal law and transitional justice. It places international criminal law in the broader context of state sovereignty, international peace and security, post-conflict reconciliation and the rule of law. It examines the role of international criminal law and transitional justice within public international … For more content click the Read More button below. Main Topics Introduction to international criminal law and its sourcesInternational criminal law as distinct from transnational and national criminal lawThe distinction between individual and state responsibilityHistory of international criminal law and its enforcementSubstantive international criminal law: genocide; crimes against humanity; war crimes; aggression; other crimes under international lawEnforcement of international criminal law: national courts; the ICTY and ICTR; the International Criminal Court; other hybrid or internationalized criminal tribunalsEnforcement: the International Criminal Court: jurisdiction; trigger mechanisms; state cooperation; the relationship with the Security Council; complementarityDefences, immunity and command responsibilityProcedural concerns: rights of the accused; fair trial guarantees; victim representationAlternatives to criminal prosecution: duty to prosecute; truth and reconciliation commissions; amnesties; lustration; reparations.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Completion of 72 UOC of JURD courses including Criminal Laws (JURD7122).

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

Fees

Pre-2019 Handbook Editions

Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)