The field of ‘international criminal law’ is relatively recent in the domain of international legal studies and presents challenges in its precise definition. While certain crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression are immediately recognisable as ‘international’ offences, numerous other transgressions, such as torture and various crimes associated with terrorism, are mandated by international treaties to be incorporated into domestic legal frameworks.
This module covers substantive international criminal law and the corresponding procedural aspects. You will examine the international courts as institutional entities, and address the conceptual and normative complexities that arise within the realm of international criminal law during its evolution, current practice, and future prospects.
