Leader: Semester One: Gideon Boas
Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
Topics include: theory of international law; the place of States in international law, including their rights, obligations, status and jurisdiction; the sources of international law and how they are interpreted and applied; the implementation of international law by states, in particular Australia's approach; the nature of international disputes and their resolution; the law related to the use of force by states; the role of international institutions; the role of individuals in international law; international law of the sea; trade law and specific areas of public international law.
Objectives
On completion of this subject students should understand and be able to critically examine:+ the fundamental principles of international law;+ the theoretical framework of international law and its relationship with domestic law;+ the crucial role of States, international institutions and individuals in the international legal system;+ how international law is made and the complexity involved in interpreting and applying its sources;+ how Australia interprets and applies international law in relation to its own legal framework;+ the use of force and self-defence in international law;+ international dispute resolution;+ some of the different areas of international law; and+ the political context and nature of international law.
Assessment
Exam (2.5 hours): 100% OR Exam (2 hours) 70%
Optional Assignment (2400 words) 30%
Contact hours
Three hours of lectures per week
Prerequisites
LAW1100 or LAW1101 and LAW1102 or LAW1104
