1. Use of Force in International Law
(JUFN27)

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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