LLIR9505 Post-Conflict Mechanisms in International Law and International Relations

Dr Grant Niemann

2017

4.5

1 Admission into MLAWILIR-Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations)
1a Admission into BLAWLPRH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
1b Admission into BLAWLPRGH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry) (Honours)
1c Admission into MLAWILR-Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations)
1d Admission into MLAWILIRA-Master of Laws (International Law and International Relations) [1.5 years]
1e Admission into JD-Juris Doctor
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e))

This topic will examine the many political and legal arrangements put into place to assist a state in transitioning from conflict to a peaceful society. The end of armed conflict results in various arrangements being put in place to assist a society to transition into peace. These include the international criminal law, truth and reconciliation, amnesties and global governance. The topic will also review the international institutions involved in post-conflict including the Peacebuilding Commission.

This topic aims to:

deepen students' understanding of the historical development of international criminal law, amnesties and truth commissions
explore the foundations of international criminal law, with particular emphasis, on the 1949 Geneva Conventions and to consider Crimes against Humanity, Genocide and in this context to look at the laws and customs of war; of sexual offences in the context of war and civil unrest
deepen an understanding of the institutional structures that support the transition from conflict to peace including the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission

On completion of this topic students will be able to:

understand and appreciate the legal concepts of International Criminal law including the cases and legal instruments which form part of this body of law
demonstrate an expanded understanding of how criminal law is enforced at the international level
articulate the political nature of this area of criminal law enforcement and how States often try to influence such enforcement
conduct independent research using recent cases before international tribunals

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