Module Leader: ger.coffey@ul.ie Module: LA6132 International Criminal Law – per Week: Lecture: 2 Private: 13 Credits: 9 Rationale and Purpose of the Module: This module aims to provide students with an understanding of international criminal law, to the extent that it operates as a mechanism for the international protection of human rights. The module will focus on the emerging international criminal justice system with emphasis on the permanent International Criminal Court. The module aims to develop the analytical skills of students in relation to the function, scope and operation of the international criminal justice system and its likely future development, as well as enabling students to apply the law to various situations. A good understanding of the central issues of international criminal law will therefore be promoted. A sound grasp of the relevant legal principles will be encouraged. Syllabus: This module will explore the development and influence of international criminal law and critically engage with the established principles of international law as they relate to the protection of rights. The emphasis will be on the practical elements such as the engagement of international criminal law in attempts to redress gross violations of human rights. Recent developments such as the establishment of the United Nations ad hoc tribunals and the International Criminal Court will be examined and assessed. Learning Outcomes: Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to: Describe the development of international law;
Module Leader: ger.coffey@ul.ie Module: LA6132 – International Criminal Law per Week: Lecture: 2 Private: 13 Credits: 9 Rationale and Purpose of the Module: This module aims to provide students with an understanding of international criminal law, to the extent that it operates as a mechanism for the international protection of human rights. The module will focus on the emerging international criminal justice system with emphasis on the permanent International Criminal Court. The module aims to develop the analytical skills of students in relation to the function, scope and operation of the international criminal justice system and its likely future development, as well as enabling students to apply the law to various situations. A good understanding of the central issues of international criminal law will therefore be promoted. A sound grasp of the relevant legal principles will be encouraged. Syllabus: This module will explore the development and influence of international criminal law and critically engage with the established principles of international law as they relate to the protection of rights. The emphasis will be on the practical elements such as the engagement of international criminal law in attempts to redress gross violations of human rights. Recent developments such as the establishment of the United Nations ad hoc tribunals and the International Criminal Court will be examined and assessed. Learning Outcomes: Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis) On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to: Describe the development of international law;
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