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030129 KU International Criminal Law and its Enforcement (2026W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Di 13.10. 10:00-11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

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Details

max. 56 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

  • Dienstag 20.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 27.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 03.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 10.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 17.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 24.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Freitag 04.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U15 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 15.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 12.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 19.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Dienstag 26.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal U12 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

This course will enable students to understand the key concepts of international criminal law (ICL) as a branch of international law and its institutional framework. It will familiarize them with contemporary ICL discourses, including divergent interpretations of legal questions and policy considerations.
Topics include the historical evolution and doctrinal foundation of ICL; the concept of individual criminal responsibility; genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, the crime of aggression; enforcement mechanisms on national and international levels, with a special emphasis on the International Criminal Court; transitional justice.
The course will be taught interactively, using a combination of lectures and class discussions.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

-) The performance assessment consists of active class participation and a final exam.
-) Final exam at the end of the term; only legal texts are permitted.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

-) Attendance at the first teaching unit is required (admission to the course, allocation of remaining places if necessary).
-) This course requires regular attendance and active participation. Two unexcused absences are permitted. Repeated absences without good reason will result in a negative assessment.
-) To receive a positive grade, students must prepare and participate actively in class and write a final exam.
-) Attendance, preparation and active class participation account for 30% and the final exam accounts for 70% of the course grade.
-) The final exam is graded on a scale of 1 to 5. Active participation in class may improve the course grade by one grade.

Prüfungsstoff

Topics addressed in class, as reflected in the collection of slides for all teaching units and the collection of materials (legal texts, required readings) in the Moodle course.

Literatur

-) G. Werle/F. Jessberger, Principles of International Criminal Law, 4th edition 2020, Oxford University Press
-) D. Robinson/S. Vasiliev/E.v. Sliedregt/V Oosterveld, An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure, 5th edition 2024, Cambridge University Press
-) Additional texts and materials will be provided in the Moodle course

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Letzte Änderung: Mi 30.09.2026 09:45