Module code: LAW7046-B
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of both institutional and substantive aspects of international criminal law, examining the sources and institutions of international criminal law.
The module will examine developments in the field of international criminal law and encourage students to reflect on the nature, function, strengths and weakness of international justice mechanisms.
It will enable students to gain an appreciation of the role that international criminal justice should play as a part of a wider response to mass atrocity.
The challenges of International criminal justice
The general principles of International criminal law
Institutions of International criminal law
Definitions and elements of the core international crimes
International crimes and National courts