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LAW 807

International Humanitarian Law
Name: International Humanitarian Law
Course Number: LAW 807
Credit(s): 4

Course Description

This course explores rules that balance humanity with military necessity, addressing principles like proportionality and the distinction between military and civilian objects. It delves into the prohibition of means leading to unnecessary suffering. The course covers the foundational elements of IHL, including the four Geneva Conventions of 1949, additional protocols of 1977, and Hague Regulations of 1907, placing IHL within the broader context of International Public Law.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Grasp the historical development, fundamental principles, and application areas of IHL.
  • Understand IHL rules governing warfare methods and the treatment of captured individuals.
  • Apply these principles and rules to contemporary issues, including humanitarian interventions, pre-emption and prevention, non-state armed groups, international justice systems, and terrorism/counterterrorism.
  • Understand the interplay between IHL, international human rights law, and domestic law in targeting, detaining, treating, and conducting trials for captives.

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