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About Course on Introduction to International Criminal Law
From the Nuremberg trial to the case against Saddam Hussein, from the prosecution of Al-Qaeda terrorists to the trial of Somali pirates – no area of law is as important to world peace and security as international criminal law. Taught by one of the world’s leading experts in the field, this course will educate students about the fundamentals of international criminal law and policy. We will explore the contours of international crimes such as genocide, war crimes, terrorism, and piracy. We will examine unique modes of international criminal liability and specialized defenses. And we will delve into the challenges of obtaining custody of the accused and maintaining control of the courtroom.
Syllabus
The order of class sessions will be:
(1) History: From Nuremberg to The Hague
(2) International Crimes Part 1: War Crimes, Genocide, Crimes against Humanity, and Torture
(3) International Crimes Part 2: Terrorism and Piracy
(4) Special modes of liability: command responsibility, co-perpetration, and incitement
(5) Special defenses: insanity, obedience to orders, duress, and head of state immunity
(6) Gaining custody of the accused: extradition, luring, abduction, and targeted killing
(7) Pre-Trial Issues: plea bargaining, self-representation, and exclusion of torture evidence
(8) Maintaining control of the courtroom
Perks
- Flexible deadlines- Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Shareable Certificate- Earn a Certificate upon completion100% online
- Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Approx. 13 hours to complete
To enrol for online course on International Criminal Law, click here.
Note: The online course is FREE and you can enrol anytime. However, to get a certified, there will be a nominal fee.
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