Unit

School Of Law

International Criminal Law and JusticeWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200962.2

Discipline: INTERNATIONAL LAW

Student Contribution Band: 4

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification

Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master of Research, 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance).

About this Unit
This unit analyses the state of international criminal law and its place in the modern international legal system in light of important recent developments. It discusses why a State's national criminal laws should accord with international developments. It focuses on substantive and procedural law and examines relevant international legal concepts, general principles of international criminal law, and how international criminal tribunals function. It considers particular international crimes, participation in such crimes, defences, and important recent cases such as those of Augusto Pinochet and Slobodan Milosevic.

Courses
2824.1Master of LawsCURRENT
2826.1Juris DoctorCURRENT
8083.2Bachelor of Research StudiesCURRENT

Specialisations

A2015.1Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 80cp pathwayCURRENT
A2016.1Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 120cp pathwayCURRENT
A2017.1Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 80cp pathwayCURRENT
A2018.1Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 120cp pathwayCURRENT
A2019.1Master of Laws (Law & Non Law Graduates) - 160cp pathwayCURRENT



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