Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

Online

Module Offerings

7525UNICAF-JAN-PAR

Aims

1. To introduce students to the basic concepts, institutions and processes of international criminal law. 2. To introduce students to current debates regarding the application of international criminal law 3. To provide students with an appreciation of contemporary issues of global concern relating to the prosecution of international crimes

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of core principles of international criminal law
2.
Demonstrate a critical appreciation of some of the key contemporary debates within international criminal law
3.
Provide critical analysis of contemporary issues by drawing on a range of both primary and secondary sources.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:International law and the individual Development of international criminal law Jurisdiction Genocide Crimes against humanity War crimes Aggression The International Criminal Court
Additional Information:This is a Core Module.

Assessments

Essay