Learning objectives
The course will examine topics relating to international law already dealt with in the general course on international law.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
The lectures will deal with the following topics: <br />
a) The United Nations <br />
b) The organisation and workings of the United Nations <br />
c) Peace, security and the use of force <br />
d) Human rights <br />
e) The Council of Europe <br />
f) The European Court of Human Rights <br />
g) The law of armed conflicts <br />
h) International crimes <br />
i) International tribunals <br />
j) International terrorism <br />
k) International law and North-South relations <br />
Full programme
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Bibliography
Antonio Cassese, Diritto Internazionale II. Problemi della Comunità Internazionale (edited by Paola Gaeta), Bologna 2004, Il Mulino (Chapters 1-7). <br />
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In addition, students must choose one of the two following volumes to read: <br />
S. Zappalà, La giustizia penale Internazionale, Bologna 2005. <br />
De Guttry, Pagani: Le Nazioni Unite, Bologna 2005. <br />
Teaching methods
Attendance is recommended, given the difficulty of some of the topics dealt with and the closer examinations of individual topics which may be made. <br />
Candidates will be assessed through an oral interview with the teacher, beginning from a topic chosen from those discussed in the texts. <br />
Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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