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LAW409: International Law
International Law concerns the rules and policies governing or influencing actors in the international system. International Law is one element in a complex system that regulates and influences state decision making and processes on a variety of issues. This unit provides an understanding of various international legal principles, rules, and practices, as well as their role in shaping and reshaping the contemporary international system. The goal of this unit is to equip students with an understanding of the foundational principles guiding the operation of international law, both in state–state dealings and in relation to its influence on national decision making. Students develop an appreciation of the relevance and effectiveness of International Law in a range of issue areas, particularly taking into account the political dynamic that is inherent to the international system. It is in this context that we study the sources of International Law; its interaction with domestic law (through issues of jurisdiction and immunities); its relevance to statehood and land and maritime territory; as well as its effectiveness in decisions relating to the use of force. Law of treaties, diplomatic immunities, law of the sea, and international criminal court are among the areas to be covered in the unit.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 4 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year Summer Session - Offered in January-February as part of Summer School program X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (Session Dates: 12-13 April) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Rafiqul Islam |
| Prerequisites: |
6cp in LAW units at 300 level (P) |
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| NCCW(s): | LAW509 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School |
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