76006 Public International Law
6cpRequisite(s): 70616 Australian Constitutional Law OR 70110c Introduction to Law
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: S Palassis
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
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
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.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00
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: 0.125Access conditions
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