INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL LAW
LAW5ICL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject of study is an introduction to the theory and practice of the substance and procedure of international criminal law. The subject will cover major core international crimes including: genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes and the forms of individual criminal liability and command responsibility for these crimes. International criminal law will be taught using the case law and case studies from international courts including: the post WWII International Military Tribunals in Nuremberg and Tokyo; the ad hoc Tribunals relating to atrocities in Yugoslavia and Rwanda; the mixed tribunals dealing with crimes committed in Cambodia and East Timor and the Permanent International Criminal Court.
School: La Trobe Law School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Maria Elander
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in LMLC or LMGB or LMLGBL or LMLI or LMCL or LMIBL or LML or LMGBL or have permission of Law School.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Attendance to all classes is compulsory.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | An Intorduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure | Prescribed | Robert Cryer et al (latest edition) | Cambridge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Be able to describe core international crimes and determine the outcome in fact based situation.
- Activities:
- Lectures and problem solving activities.
02. Be able to describe the major principles of international law from international case law and case studies.
- Activities:
- Team presentation/scenarios on International Criminal Law facilitated by lecturer.
03. Be able to describe the theory and practice of the substance and procedure of international criminal law.
- Activities:
- Lectures and problem solving activities.