LAW4184

International Criminal Law 406 (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Associate Professor Bernadette McSherry

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)

Synopsis:

Objectives: (1) To understand the basic principles of international criminal law and be able to evaluate the doctrines and processes that have developed in terms of those principles; (2) To analyse and interpret key documents which codify and illustrate international criminal law; (3) To understand how international criminal law is developed and implemented by applicable institutions; and (4) To demonstrate developed legal research, writing, argument and problem solving skills in relation to international criminal law.

Assessment: 1. An optional research assignment of 3000 words worth 40% of the total mark and an end of semester examination of 2 hours duration (Part A - multi - issue problems) worth 60% of the total mark or 2. An end of semester examination of 3 hours duration worth 100% of the total mark. The examination will consist of two parts - Part A - multi issue problems (60%) Part B - essay question to be chosen from a list of predesignated topics (40%).

Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process OR LAW1101 Introduction to legal reasoning and LAW1102 Law in society, LAW3300 Criminal Law and Procedure OR LAW3301 Criminal law and procedure A and LAW3302 Criminal law B