International Criminal LawLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

At the end of the course a student is expected to be able to:
- tell about the development of international criminal law and evaluate the importance of international criminal law from national and international point of view
- remember and explain the main concepts and principles of international criminal law
- name the most important international and European documents adopted at the area of international criminal law and describe their main contents
- name international criminal tribunals and describe their development, statutes, jurisdiction and functions

Content

The following subjects will be covered:
- international crimes
- international criminal tribunals

Materials

Required reading for the Written examination: One of the following items (A, B, C or D).

Further information

Timing:
1) Written examination (all academic year. Electronic exam).
2) Lectures, workshop and learning diary (autumn semester).
3) Recorded lectures and an essay (spring semester).