International Humanitarian Law (The Law of Armed Conflict) (LAW585H1S)

At a Glance

Second Term
Credits
3
Hours
2
ICT

Enrolment

Maximum
27
19 JD
8 LLM/SJD/MSL/NDEGS/SJD U

Schedule

T: 10:30 - 12:20
Instructor(s): Jennifer Orange

This course satisfies the International/Comparative/Transnational course requirement.

Note: The Blackboard program will be used for this course. Students must self-enroll in Blackboard as soon as confirmed in the course in order to obtain course information.

International Humanitarian Law sets out rules that aim to limit the effects of armed conflict. This course will seek to explore the evolution of the laws of war from their origins to their modern day application. Students will be introduced to the law’s main sources (the Hague and Geneva Conventions, findings of international criminal tribunals), key concepts (international/non-international conflicts, combatants/non-combatants, protected persons) and the principles which aim to limit the means and effect of combat. The course will examine how international humanitarian law is implemented, as well as the availability and efficacy of remedies. We will draw upon case studies, , such as the use of drones and the transfer of detainees,to analyze the potential and the limits of the humanitarian law model.

Evaluation
A research paper approximately 6,250 to 7,500 words in length (80%) and class participation (20%). Class participation includes attendance and input into the discussion in class and/or on blackboard.