78010 International Criminal Law

6cp
Requisite(s): (77885c Legal Process and Legal Research OR (70616 Australian Constitutional Law AND 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice))
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: S Palassis

This subject examines international criminal law from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The subject commences by dealing with the framework of international law and its ability to try the crimes of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and terrorism. It then examines the theoretical bases for the establishment of international criminal court and tribunals including the permanent International Criminal Court and the crimes that can be prosecuted before the Court. The subject also deals with principles of criminal culpability in international criminal law, as well as possible defences, and judicial procedures to be applied.

Fee information

2008 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,062.38
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2008 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,544.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

Access conditions

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