Learning objectives
The course covers the topics of international Law that are not included in the Fundamentals of International Law programme of the three-year first degree course (unit awarding 3 university credits) and a particular sector of international Law: the international protection of basic human rights (unit awarding 6 university credits). Students that have to sit the International Law examination awarding 9 university credits prepare both units.
Course unit content
<br />UNIT I (3 university credits) <br />
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Succession of States; nullity, extinction and suspension of treaties; the use of force; international responsibility. <br />
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UNIT II (6 university credits) <br />
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Protection of human rights. International legal instruments of general and regional importance and protection of specific rights.
Bibliography
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UNIT I (3 university credits) <br />
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TREVES, Diritto internazionale. Problemi fondamentali, Giuffre, Milano, 2005, Chapter III, pages 85-111; Chapter IX,.p. 403-443; Chapter X, pages 445-472; Chapter XI, pages 473-574. <br />
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UNIT II (6 university credits) <br />
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PINESCHI (by), La tutela internazionale dei diritti umani. Norme, garanzie, prassi, Giuffre, Milano, 2006, First part: p. 1-53; 67-202; 232-275; Second part: p. 281-495; Third part: p. 724-772. Inside the Second part, students may choose, alternatively, between the cases on freedom of religion (p. 433- 450) and the cases regarding moral protection (p. 451-468).
Teaching methods
During the course, exercises in the examination of practical cases will be organized. Some seminar meetings will be held by professors from other universities and specially invited international officials. The examinations take place through a preliminary oral exam to ascertain the candidates' knowledge on the topics that are the subject of the programme. <br />
