LAW5414 · Public international law

Overview

Topics addressed include: • theories, history, politics and practice of public international law; • the sources of public international law; • the relationship between international and national law; • the role of the different subjects of public international law; • the system of Statehood and territorial sovereignty; • jurisdiction, privileges and immunity in public international law; • the responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts; • the use of force by States and self-defence; • international dispute resolution and the pacific settlement of disputes; • key areas of the practice of public international law, and • some of the challenges and future developments in public international law.

Offerings

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Assessment

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Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. 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;
2. Analyse and interpret international law, taking into account the complexities involved in interpreting and applying its sources; and the political context and nature of international law;
3. Compare and contrast some of the different areas of international law; how Australia interprets and applies international law in relation to its own legal framework; the use of force and self-defence in international law; and international dispute resolution; and
4. Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues pertaining to International Law

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.

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