This course explores the international criminal justice system and how it responds to the world’s most serious crimes — genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes. It examines the origins and evolution of international criminal law, the operation of tribunals such as the International Criminal Court, and the legal, political, and ethical questions surrounding accountability in times of war and atrocities. 

Participants will gain an understanding of key substantive and procedural principles in international criminal law, including jurisdiction, modes of liability, defences, and the treatment of gender-based crimes, as well as contemporary debates around amnesty, politics, and transitional justice.

This course will be held remotely, most likely on Zoom - exact details will be sent to registered participants a few days before the course.

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