COURSE DESCRIPTION

This module sets out the basic principle of international criminal law, elaborating on the specific crim Introduce international criminal law to students, in particular the development of international criminal law

Introduce the norms prohibiting certain crimes as international crimes, Introduce procedural aspect s of international criminal law cases.

      LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course students are expected to be able to

• Understand the development of international criminal law norms
• Gain a deep understanding of the various intricate norms
• Appreciate the complexities of international criminal law processes and procedures
• Critically analyse  the application of substantive norms in courts and tribunals international and domestic
• Develop the skills to anticipate the future development of international criminal law
• Grasp the context of international criminal laws capacity to ensure international justice, and its role in enhancing international human rights.

COURSE CONTENT

• General Substantive Principles
• Customary Crimes
• Treaty Based Crimes
• Emerging International Crimes
• Procedural Law

COMPULSORY READING MATERIALS

• Alexander Zahar,Goran Sluiter (2007). International Criminal Law, A Critical Introduction. Oxford:  Oxford University Press
• Cherif M. Bassiouni (1998) International Criminal law (2^nd ed). Ardsley: Transnational Publishers
• Cassese (2003) International Criminal Law (Oxford university Press)

OPTIONAL READING MATERIALS

• Cassese (2010) International Criminal LAW Cases and commentary (Oxford University Presso
• Genocide Convention 1948

• Bantekas & Nash (2007). International Criminal Law (3^rd ed). (Routledge –Cavendish)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

International law does not operate in a vacuum, but in a sphere that is shaped and moulded by international politics and relations. The interplay between states is a crucial aspect of international law and as a result, international criminal law. Among others,  norm creation, jurisdiction to matters of statehood and sovereignty, international politics and international relations are conduits for the development and sustenance of international criminal law. Thus, it is crucial that candidates are introduced to international politics and international relations to enable them to fully grasps the nuances, complexity and challenges of international criminal justice, especially the need of interstate cooperation.

 LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students will be able to:

• Understand the basic components of international politics and international relations
• Appreciate the intricate external processes that shape international law and comprehend the challenges that the two disciplines pose on international criminal justice.
• Acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the practical challenges that international law practitioners/experts face vis –a-vis in advancing international criminal law
• Enable students to critically assess the interplay between the three disciplines
• Comprehend the complexities of inter-state cooperation in the advancement and enforcement of international law norms.

COURSE CONTENT

• Basic theories and principles of international politics
• Basic theories and principles of international relations
• Law and Politics in a Global Community
• International Cooperation in international Criminal Justice

COMPULSORY READING MATERIALS

• Barker (2000), International law and international relations (Continuum)
• Back, Clark Arend and Vanger-lugt(eds) (1996) International Rules: Approaches from International law and International Relations (Oxford University Press)
• Ganshoff (1970). The Middle Ages: A History of International Relations. Trains Hall: Harper and Row

OPTIONAL READING MATERIALS

• Arend (1998) Do Legal Rules Matter: International Law and International Politics 38 virginia Journal of International Law 107
• Byers (1999). Custom, Power and the power of rules: International Relations and customary International law. Cambridge University Press
• Frank (1988). Legitimacy in the International System 82 American Journal of International Law 705

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This is a key module that forms the foundation for all other modules as it provides students with background and puts the subject of international criminal justice in context. It is essential that students of the LLM ICJ get a good grasp of the foundational principles and concepts if they are to fully comprehend international criminal law. In addition, given the interdependency of international human rights and international criminal law, students will be introduced to the international human rights system.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an advance level and detailed knowledge and understanding of the development and structure of international law.
• Understand the process for the creation of norms and the issue of jurisdiction.
• Appreciate the complex nature of international law and how ICL is integrated in the international law system.
• Understanding the theories behind international law
• Comprehend the international human rights law system

COURSE CONTENT

• Historical Foundations of International Law
  
•  Development of International Law
  
• Norm Creation
  
•  States
  
• Sovereignty and Statehood
  
• The Doctrine of Recognition
  
• Object/subject Debate
  
•  Jurisdiction
  
•  International Organizations
  
• The International Court of Justice
  
• International Human Rights law
  
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COMPULSORY READING MATERIALS

• Anghie (2005). Imperialism, sovereignty and the Making of International law. Cambridge University Press
• Akehurst (1974-1975). Custom as a source of International Law 47 British Yearbook of International  law
• Brownlie (2008).  Basic Documents in International Law (6^th ed) 
• Byers (1999). Custom, power and the power of rules: International relations and customary International law .Cambridge University Press.
•  Corbett (1925). The Consent of states and the sources of International law 6 British Yearkbook if international  law 20

OPTIONAL READING MATERIALS

• De shutter (2010). International Human Rights. Cambridge
• Higgins (1963). The Development of International law Through the organs of the united Nations. Oxford University Press
• Frank (1988). Legitimacy in the International system 82 American Journal of International Law 705