International Criminal Law

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
TUE, WED, THU 1:15 - 2:05 pm TNH 2.123

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Take-home May 6, 2013

Description

The course will examine the development and current state of International Criminal Law. Among other topics, it will explore the history of international criminal justice from the aftermath of World War II to the recent establishment of the International Criminal Court, the “core crimes” of international criminal law, theories of criminal liability, and available defenses. It will also investigate a number of other topical issues in international criminal law, including the crime of international terrorism, U.S. policy towards the International Criminal Court, and dilemmas of transitional justice.