Use of Force in International Law (JUFN27)

Indonesia is occupying East Timor Occupation compatible with relevant provisions in the UN Charter? Compatible with the right of self-determination? Who can invoke this right and who can enforce it? What is the significance of action taken by possible third parties? What action can be taken by the UNGA? What action can be taken by the UNSC ? Are any judicial fora available?

Contents of the course Subjects of international law Sources of international law The jurisdiction and immunity of states The law of the sea The law of treaties State responsibility Human rights law International environmental law International criminal law Protection of foreign nationals and foreign investments Peaceful settlement of international disputes The law of the UN Charter Jus ad bellum Jus in bello

Reading list Literature Seminar Materials Treaties and instruments Shaw, 7th ed See reading instructions Reader Buy it at the Faculty Reception Desk Gray, International Law and the Use of Force, 3rd ed Seminar Materials Treaties and instruments Either the compilation used at the compulsory PIL course Or own prints Further instruments may be distributed in class

Lectures Come well prepared! Reading Instructions (at course webpage) Familiarise yourself with relevant treaties and instruments! Read relevant literature! Reading Instructions (at course webpage) Ppt-presentations (at course webpage)

Seminars (8) Four groups (grps A-D) Student lead seminars (4) Teacher lead seminars (4) A bona fide participation = 1 p. In cases of absence, write a paper instead. Submit not later than 11 Jan 2016, to Course Secretary

Examination Three components Four questions Written exam (32 p.) Teacher lead seminars (6 p.) Correction template (2 p.). Submit not later than 5 November, at the Reception Desk. Four questions A minimum of two will be identical with questions addressed at seminars Moderated open book exam