LAWS8268 International Humanitarian Law

LAWS8268 is only available under certain award programs.

Offered By	Law School
Academic Career	Graduate Coursework
Course Subject	Laws
Offered in	Winter Session, 2012 and Winter Session, 2013
Unit Value	6 units
Course Description	Objectives: A participant who has successfully completed this course should: have a sound understanding of the basic international legal norms governing armed conflicts have a thorough knowledge of the relevant international institutional framework and especially the role of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) acquire an appreciation of the key policy challenges arising in relation to efforts to protect the victims of armed conflict and to extend the scope and reach of existing law be familiar with critical perspectives on the role of these norms, institutions and policies; and be able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the emerging regime in this area. Content: Topics covered in the course may include: the historical evolution of international legal norms the principles determining the rules applicable in different conflict situations the relationship between human rights and humanitarian law norms the role of the ICRC in general, as well as in specific conflicts such as the former Yugoslavia enforcement of international humanitarian law; the Security Council and international war crimes tribunals for Rwands and the former Yugoslavia new directions, including the challenges posed by international terrorist activities, and the emergence of new weapons.
Indicative Assessment	Students must rely on the Approved Assessment which will be posted to the course homepage on the ANU Law website, prior to the commencement of the course.
Workload	26 Contact Hours (Intensive Delivery)
Course Classification(s)	AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Areas of Interest	Law
Requisite Statement	LAWS8182 / LAWS8256 Principles of International Law
Programs	Graduate Diploma in International Law, Graduate Diploma in International Law, Master of International Law, Master of International Law, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Law, Governance and Development, Graduate Diploma in Law, Governance and Development, Master of Laws, Master of International Security Law, and Graduate Diploma in International Security Law
Academic Contact	Don Rothwell and Graduate Administration

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