LAW 811

International Criminal Law

Name: International Criminal Law

Course Number: LAW 811

Credit(s): 4

Course Description

LAW 811 provides a concise overview of international criminal law, exploring historical, theoretical, and critical perspectives. The course covers individual criminal responsibility, international criminal tribunals, rationales for punishment, substantive laws, remedies for accountability, and a critical examination of the current state of international criminal law.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand individual criminal responsibility for international crimes.
Discuss key international crimes critically within the framework of international criminal law.
Grasp the relationships between national and international jurisdiction in prosecuting international crimes.
Analyze the workings of international criminal tribunals, including the International Criminal Court.