030348 KU International Law in Cyberspace (2022S)
Theory and Practice
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Mo 07.02.2022 00:01 to Mo 21.03.2022 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Th 31.03.2022 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Wednesday
23.03.
18:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Wednesday
06.04.
18:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Wednesday
11.05.
18:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Wednesday
18.05.
18:00 - 20:00
Seminarraum SEM42 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, 4.OG
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of this course is to provide a basic understanding for students on the discussions surrounding the applicability of international law to cyberspace and address the most important topics which are subject of heavy debate in this context. In terms of content, this course will focus on the principle of sovereignty, the principle of non-intervention and the principle of non-use of force and the questions that arise when applying them to the cyber context. Moreover, questions related to international humanitarian law will be addressed, in a similar way. Furthermore, one session will be dedicated to the law of state responsibility, and overarching questions in this regard, in particular the unilateral response options and how they look like in the cyber context.
Assessment and permitted materials
The basis of assessment will be an oral presentation and a written handout to be shared with the class at the two last sessions of the course. The presentation and handout will be based on a topic related to international law and cyber operations, and will focus on a particular critical question related to such. It can, however, also relate to a real-case cyber incident, upon which the student wishes to apply international law.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The oral presentation is worth 50% of the grade, the written handout 20% and class participation 30%. A minimum of 50% need to be reached in order to pass this class.
Examination topics
During the oral presentation, students are expected to be able to discuss all the other content discussed during the 3 prior sessions.
Reading list
- Malcolm N Shaw, International Law (8th ed, CUP 2017).
- Michael Schmitt and Liis Vihul (eds), Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations (CUP 2017).
-Harriet Moynihan, ‘The Application of International Law to State Cyberattacks: Sovereignty and Non-Intervention’ (Chatham House 2019) available at.
-Heather Harrison Dinniss, Cyber Warfare and the Laws of War (Cambridge University Press 2012) pp. 117-138
-Henning Lahmann, Unilateral Remedies to Cyber Operations (CUP 2020)
- selected readings (more information following soon)
- Michael Schmitt and Liis Vihul (eds), Tallinn Manual 2.0 on the International Law Applicable to Cyber Operations (CUP 2017).
-Harriet Moynihan, ‘The Application of International Law to State Cyberattacks: Sovereignty and Non-Intervention’ (Chatham House 2019) available at
-Heather Harrison Dinniss, Cyber Warfare and the Laws of War (Cambridge University Press 2012) pp. 117-138
-Henning Lahmann, Unilateral Remedies to Cyber Operations (CUP 2020)
- selected readings (more information following soon)
Association in the course directory
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