law5hil humanitarian international law
HUMANITARIAN INTERNATIONAL LAW
LAW5HIL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explains the critically important body of law that applies when states are at war and when armed groups take up arms against governments or each other. It discusses who and what may lawfully be targeted and which objects and persons the law protects. The law on hostilities and weapons will be examine dialog with the protective regime for victims. The course will assess how the law has developed, its current status and future challenges.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Prerequisites Must be enrolled in LMJD; LMLAW; LMLE;LMGBL; LML or have permission of the Law School Director of Postgraduate (Coursework) Programs
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Various
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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