76006 Public International Law

The following topics are selected for study in this subject, with particular attention being paid to the development of the law through the machinery of the United Nations in its relationship with the State, international organisations and even the individual: the nature, characteristics and function of international law; the sources of international law (including the role and characteristics of the International Court of Justice); the law of treaties; the concept of state sovereignty and domestic jurisdiction; the relationship between international law, municipal law and the individual (including the international protection of human rights); statehood and sovereignty; personality, rights and duties of states; the recognition of states and governments; state succession; territorial sovereignty of the land and sea (with emphasis on limits); jurisdiction of states (including jurisdictional competence, immunity from jurisdiction, asylum and extradition); immunities and privileges in diplomatic and consular relations; international organisations (especially the United Nations); and armed conflict and settlement of international disputes.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus