Study

“An international crime,” wrote eminent legal scholar George Schwarzenberger in 1950, "presupposes the existence of an international criminal law. Such a branch of international law does not exist." This course will begin by probing the concept of international criminal law. What does it mean to say that certain conduct constitutes an "international crime"? What are the objectives of such a legal regime? We will then examine the law of genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression, as well as “treaty crimes,” such as terrorism offenses. Particular attention will be focused on the question of jurisdiction over such offenses in national courts and international tribunals,” and on immunities to such jurisdiction.

Grades will be based on the quality of weekly (3-page) briefings, practical simulations, and class participation.

Enrollment Pre-/Co- Requisite Information

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Fall 2021

Course Number	Course Credits	Evaluation Method	Instructor
511.01	Course Credits 3	Series of Short Analytical Papers Practical exercises Class participation	Madeline Morris
Sakai site: https://sakai.duke.edu/portal/site/LAW.511.01.F21
Email list: LAW.511.01.F21@sakai.duke.edu