78154 International Criminal Law
8cpRequisite(s): 78100c Postgraduate Legal Research
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: S Palassis
This subject examines international criminal law from both theoretical and practical perspectives. The subject commences by examining the historical and conceptual framework of international criminal law and justice, as well as the sources of international criminal law. It then examines the jurisdictional ability of international law to prosecute individuals responsible for war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity, aggression, torture, and terrorism. The history of international criminal courts and tribunals is also examined including the theoretical bases for the establishment of the ad hoc international criminal tribunals, the International Criminal Court, and their temporal and subject matter jurisdiction. Following on, the subject examines key principles of international criminal justice including principles of criminal culpability, as well as possible exclusions and defences, and judicial procedures to be applied. The subject then examines the substantive law of war crimes, crimes against humanity, aggression, torture, and terrorism, including their scope both as treaty and customary crimes, as well as key prosecutions that have taken place concerning the respective crimes.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,446.17
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: $3,533.33
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: 0.167Access conditions
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