LAW5354 International criminal justice
Faculty of Law
LAW5354 International criminal justice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Other periods
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5354
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After LAW5354
No unit lists LAW5354 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For students enrolled in the Juris Doctor, you must have passed 72 credit points in your course.
Overview
This unit will explore how the international community has responded to the most heinous international crimes, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression in the context of our modern history. The successes and failures in enforcement of international crimes by States and in international tribunals and the International Criminal Court, will be considered, as will the future of international criminal justice.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 3 | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Other40%
- Take home exam60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Articulate and apply principles of international criminal law; and, in terms of those principles, critically evaluate the doctrines and processes of international criminal justice as they have developed historically.
- 2
Examine the theoretical and policy concerns underpinning the law, as well as the broader political and social context within which international criminal justice issues arise.
- 3
Analyse and interpret key documents that codify and illustrate international criminal justice.
- 4
Communicate effectively, appropriately and persuasively on issues pertaining to international criminal justice.
Workload and teaching
24 contact hours per semester (either intensive, semi-intensive or semester long, depending on the Faculty resources, timetabling and requirements)
Where it fits
LAW5354 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Joanna Kyriakakis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5354?
LAW5354 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5354 offered?
LAW5354 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Does LAW5354 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include LAW5354?
LAW5354 is part of Criminal law and forensics; Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.