International Criminal Justice
Self-paced, online
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Overview
In this online, self-paced course, you will discover the foundational concepts of international crimes and examine how international law defines war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression.
In this course you will explore the historical development of international criminal law from key tribunals from the post World War II Nuremberg tribunal, to the creation of the International Criminal Court.
You will also gain an understanding of the contemporary challenges facing international criminal justice, including the conflict in Gaza, the role of national courts in investigating alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, and the future of the International Criminal Court.
This is a self-paced course delivered entirely online. The course consists of 10 modules including pre-recorded video lessons and supplementary resources. You can register at any time and will receive three months access to complete the course.
Course content
This course covers the following topics:
- Foundations : What are international crimes?
- Historical Context: How did international criminal law (ICL) come about?
- War Crimes
- Crimes Against Humanity
- Genocide
- Aggression
- The conflict in Gaza
- Investigating alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
- Future Trajectories: Does international criminal justice have a future?
- Further Exploration
Learning outcomes
On successful completion on this course you will have a thorough understanding of the foundations, historical context, modern day challenges and future trajectories of international criminal law and justice.
Who should attend
Anyone working in foreign policy, international law, and national security should take this course to gain a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks governing international crimes and international criminal justice.
Diplomats and policymakers would benefit from insights into how international criminal law impacts global relations and conflict resolution efforts.
Additionally, those working in the fields of justice, defense, or human rights will find the course a useful introduction to the complexities of prosecuting international crimes, both in national and international courts.
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Facilitators
Professor Douglas Guilfoyle
Professor Douglas Guilfoyle joined UNSW Canberra in 2018. His principal areas of research are maritime security, the international law of the sea, and international and transnational criminal law. Particular areas of specialism include maritime law-enforcement, the law of naval warfare, international courts and tribunals, and the history of international law. He is the author of Shipping Interdiction and the Law of the Sea (Cambridge University Press 2009) and International Criminal Law (Oxford University Press 2016); and the editor of Modern Piracy: Legal Challenges and Responses (Elgar 2013). Douglas Guilfoyle | UNSW Canberra (adfa.edu.au)
Cancellation policy
Courses will be held subject to sufficient registrations. UNSW Canberra reserves the right to cancel a course up to five working days prior to commencement of the course. If a course is cancelled, you will have the opportunity to transfer your registration or be issued a full refund. If registrant cancels within 10 days of course commencement, a 50% registration fee will apply. UNSW Canberra is a registered ACT provider under ESOS Act 2000-CRICOS provider Code 00098G.