LAW4123

International organisations 406

(LAW)

Not offered in 2000

Ms A Duxbury

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures per week + Clayton

Synopsis: An overview of international organisations and the role they play in the development of international law. The sources of international institutional law. The United Nations including the General Assembly. The Security Council, peacekeeping operations and human rights. Global judicial bodies including the International Court of Justice and War Crimes Tribunals. International economic organisations including the GATT/WTO. Regional organisations particularly APEC. The effectiveness of international organisations including enforcement issues and prospects for reform.

Assessment: Participation in model security Council exercise (written and oral components): 30% + Final examination (2 hours): 70%