Unit ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL LAW

Course
Law
Study-unit Code
A000057
Location
PERUGIA
Curriculum
In all curricula
Teacher
Alessandra Lanciotti
CFU
6
Course Regulation
Coorte 2017
Offered
2021/22
Type of study-unit
Opzionale (Optional)
Type of learning activities
Attività formativa integrata

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL LAW I MOD.

Code A000058
Location PERUGIA
CFU 3
Teacher Alessandra Lanciotti
Teachers
  • Alessandra Lanciotti
Hours
  • 42 ore - Alessandra Lanciotti
Learning activities Affini o integrative d.m.270/04
Area Attività formative in ambiti disciplinari affini o integrativi a quelli di base e caratterizzanti, anche con riguardo alle culture di contesto e alla formazione interdisciplinare
Academic discipline IUS/13
Type of study-unit Opzionale (Optional)
Language of instruction English
Contents The course of Advanced International Law is designed to assist students to develop a critical understanding of International law and current practice of inter-State relations, with particular regard to the protection of fundamental human rights, both in peacetime and in situations of conflict or emergency.
The course is divided into two sections. The first section offers a concise introduction into International law. First, it focusses on the structure of the International Community, the rule-making process of creation and transformation of international rules, then on a critical analysis of selected topics of substantive International law, with particular regard to issues related to the area of International Human Rights Law.
The second portion of the course deals with International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law, focussing on the role played by International criminal courts and tribunals. It aims to introduce the student to a range of different legal issues and case-law, providing ample room for discussion, practical exercises, presentations by students, and interaction with guest lecturers.
Reference texts 1) A. Tanzi, A Concise Introduction to International Law, G. Giappichelli ed. (Eleven International Publishing) Turin, 2019

2) Materials and articles to be downloaded from the Unistudium platform of the course.

Materials are being progressively updated and tailored for class sessions based on contemporary treaty-law and International judicial practice; they are published on UNISTUDIUM platform or given to the students directly by the professor (email to alessandra.lanciotti@unipg.it). Please note that documents concerning the functioning of the ICC and its case law can be downloaded directly from the Court’s official website (at www. icc-cpi.int).

Supplementary Readings and useful references for the second part:
W. SCHABAS (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to International Criminal Law, Cambridge, 2016 (ONE CHAPTER among the following: 1; 7; 10; 12),

R. CRYER, International Criminal Law Documents, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Educational objectives The course is designed to give students the ability to understand and interpret the rules of International law applicable to human rights protection and to situations of serious violations of International humanitarian law, and to give them a critical understanding of such rules. It also aims to give the student specific knowledge of issues concerning the International legal protection of victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crisis, as well as specific knowledge of the content of International Criminal Law rules and of the rules governing the prosecutorial activities of the International Criminal Court. The course also aims to improve the students' communication skills and their ability to expose the topics covered with the appropriate English terminology.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of the English language. A basic knowledge of International law is useful but not essential, it can be supplemented by explanations and readings suggested by the professor.
Teaching methods The course consists of a series of face to face lectures and seminars in English with the use of presentations in power point; reading materials related to the topics discussed in each class, such as case-law and judicial decisions, UN Resolutions and the text of treaties are provided by the professor. Particular attention will be given to the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Court. Such materials are published on the UNISTUDIUM platform/Advanced International Law. Seminars on specific topics, discussion in class and exercises are organized. Furthermore students may give presentations in class, therefore attendance is recommended.
Other information Students attending classes can write papers and essays and make presentations in class on specific topics that will be taken into account for the purpose of the final evaluation.
Learning verification modality The final exam consists of an oral test, i.e. an interview (lasting approximately 15-20 minutes) during which the professor poses questions to the student in English about the topics included in the programme; for those students who have attended classes questions are about issues covered in classes.
The student has to answer the questions in such a way as to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject-matter to pass the exam. The oral exam aims to ascertain the knowledge level and the understanding capability about the course content acquired by the student.
Attending students may also write a paper (i.e. an essay on a specific topic) that will be discussed during the oral exam.
Extended program Part I: Introduction to International Law
Sources of international law; subjects and actors of the international community; the making of international law rules; violation of international law and its consequences; States’ responsibility; dispute settlement mechanisms. The United Nations system and the prohibition of the use of force in international relations. The role of the Security Council. The ‘jus ad bellum’ and the ‘jus in bello’ rules.

Part II: Human rights protection and International Criminal Justice
- The normative framework of International human rights law
- Relationship between International criminal law, International humanitarian law and the International protection of human rights
- Individual criminal liability under International law
- The history of International criminal prosecutions: from the Nuremberg Trial to the establishment of the International Criminal Court.
- Crimes that are dealt by International courts and tribunals: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, aggression.
- The prosecution of International crimes by the International Criminal Court and its case-law.
- The place of immunity from jurisdiction in international criminal justice.
- International protection of cultural heritage.
Other topics will be decided during the course, taking into account the particular interests of attending students.

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL LAW II MOD.

Code A000059
Location PERUGIA
CFU 3
Teacher Alessandra Lanciotti
Teachers
  • Alessandra Lanciotti
Hours
  • 42 ore - Alessandra Lanciotti
Learning activities Affini o integrative d.m.270/04
Area Attività formative in ambiti disciplinari affini o integrativi a quelli di base e caratterizzanti, anche con riguardo alle culture di contesto e alla formazione interdisciplinare
Academic discipline IUS/13
Type of study-unit Opzionale (Optional)
Language of instruction English
Contents The course of Advanced International Law is designed to assist students to develop a critical understanding of International law and current practice of inter-State relations, with particular regard to the protection of fundamental human rights, both in peacetime and in situations of conflict or emergency.
The course is divided into two sections. The first section offers a concise introduction into International law. First, it focusses on the structure of the International Community, the rule-making process of creation and transformation of international rules, then on a critical analysis of selected topics of substantive International law, with particular regard to issues related to the area of International Human Rights Law.
The second portion of the course deals with International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law, focussing on the role played by International criminal courts and tribunals. It aims to introduce the student to a range of different legal issues and case-law, providing ample room for discussion, practical exercises, presentations by students, and interaction with guest lecturers.
Reference texts 1) A. Tanzi, A Concise Introduction to International Law, G. Giappichelli ed. (Eleven International Publishing) Turin, 2019

2) Materials and articles to be downloaded from the Unistudium platform of the course.

Materials are being progressively updated and tailored for class sessions based on contemporary treaty-law and International judicial practice; they are published on UNISTUDIUM platform or given to the students directly by the professor (email to alessandra.lanciotti@unipg.it). Please note that documents concerning the functioning of the ICC and its case law can be downloaded directly from the Court’s official website (at www. icc-cpi.int).

Supplementary Readings and useful references for the second part:
W. SCHABAS (ed.), The Cambridge Companion to International Criminal Law, Cambridge, 2016 (ONE CHAPTER among the following: 1; 7; 10; 12),

R. CRYER, International Criminal Law Documents, Cambridge University Press, 2019.
Educational objectives The course is designed to give students the ability to understand and interpret the rules of International law applicable to human rights protection and to situations of serious violations of International humanitarian law, and to give them a critical understanding of such rules. It also aims to give the student specific knowledge of issues concerning the International legal protection of victims of armed conflicts and humanitarian crisis, as well as specific knowledge of the content of International Criminal Law rules and of the rules governing the prosecutorial activities of the International Criminal Court. The course also aims to improve the students' communication skills and their ability to expose the topics covered with the appropriate English terminology.
Prerequisites A good knowledge of the English language. A basic knowledge of International law is useful but not essential, it can be supplemented by explanations and readings suggested by the professor.
Teaching methods The course consists of a series of face to face lectures and seminars in English with the use of presentations in power point; reading materials related to the topics discussed in each class, such as case-law and judicial decisions, UN Resolutions and the text of treaties are provided by the professor. Particular attention will be given to the jurisprudence of the International Criminal Court. Such materials are published on the UNISTUDIUM platform/Advanced International Law. Seminars on specific topics, discussion in class and exercises are organized. Furthermore students may give presentations in class, therefore attendance is recommended.
Other information Students attending classes can write papers and essays and make presentations in class on specific topics that will be taken into account for the purpose of the final evaluation.
Learning verification modality The final exam consists of an oral test, i.e. an interview (lasting approximately 15-20 minutes) during which the professor poses questions to the student in English about the topics included in the programme; for those students who have attended classes questions are about issues covered in classes.
The student has to answer the questions in such a way as to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the subject-matter to pass the exam. The oral exam aims to ascertain the knowledge level and the understanding capability about the course content acquired by the student.
Attending students may also write a paper (i.e. an essay on a specific topic) that will be discussed during the oral exam.
Extended program Part I: Introduction to International Law
Sources of international law; subjects and actors of the international community; the making of international law rules; violation of international law and its consequences; States’ responsibility; dispute settlement mechanisms. The United Nations system and the prohibition of the use of force in international relations. The role of the Security Council. The ‘jus ad bellum’ and the ‘jus in bello’ rules.

Part II: Human rights protection and International Criminal Justice
- The normative framework of International human rights law
- Relationship between International criminal law, International humanitarian law and the International protection of human rights
- Individual criminal liability under International law
- The history of International criminal prosecutions: from the Nuremberg Trial to the establishment of the International Criminal Court.
- Crimes that are dealt by International courts and tribunals: genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, aggression.
- The prosecution of International crimes by the International Criminal Court and its case-law.
- The place of immunity from jurisdiction in international criminal justice.
- International protection of cultural heritage.
Other topics will be decided during the course, taking into account the particular interests of attending students.
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