The general theme of the course is: “The contemporary system of implementing International Humanitarian Law”. After an introductory study of Humanitarian Law in armed conflict (such as protection of victims and use of weapons), the course will deal with topical developments in the law and state practice at the diplomatic level, in the judicial field and during armed conflicts. The lectures and working groups will focus on the interplay between the more traditional rules governing the conduct of parties in armed conflict and new developments in the areas of collective reactions of states to violations of rules and recently created new methods and means of implementation. Among the topics to be addressed are: the regime on landmines, UN peace operations, safe areas, criminal responsibility and international war crimes tribunals.
Coördinator
Faculty of Law
Public International Law
Steenschuur 25
2311 ES Leiden
Phone: +31 (0)71-527 7746
Fax : +31 (0)71-527 7509
E-mail : volkenrecht@law.leidenuniv.nl
Programme Co-ordinator
Ms. Béatrice Sicouri b.sicouri@law.leidenuniv.nl
phone: +31 (0)71 527 7766
Studiemateriaal
To be announced
Toetsing
This course includes group work and is assessed by means of a final written exam.
Ingangseis
Master-degree
Inschrijving
Ms. Béatrice Sicouri b.sicouri@law.leidenuniv.nl
phone: +31 (0)71 527 7766