70106 Principles of Public International Law
6cpRequisite(s): ( 70616 Australian Constitutional Law OR 78101c Postgraduate Legal Research OR ((22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04264 Master of Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C07122 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies)))
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Anti-requisite(s): 70108 Public International Law AND 70116 Principles of Public International Law
Description
International law is a well-established and important branch of law which has a wide scope of application and far-reaching implications for almost every aspect of human activity. This subject introduces students to the fundamental concepts and principles of public international law. It pays particular attention to the development of the law through the machinery of the United Nations in its relationship with states, other international organisations and individuals.
The topics covered in the subject include nature, sources and subjects of international law; the relationship between international and national law; personality and recognition; state jurisdiction and immunities; law of treaties; state responsibility; peace settlement of disputes; and use of force.
This subject benefits students intending to take subjects in the areas of international humanitarian law, human rights law; international criminal law; international environmental law; international organisations law; law of the sea; WTO law, and the Jessup International Moot.
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- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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