76006 Public International Law

This subject introduces students to the basic rules of Public International Law, with particular attention on 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 subject covers the nature, characteristics and function of international law; the sources of international law; 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; maritime delimitation; jurisdiction of states (including jurisdictional competence, immunity from jurisdiction, asylum and extradition); immunities and privileges in diplomatic and consular relations; international organisations; and armed conflict and settlement of international disputes.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus