Lecture 1 questions

A branch of international law that regulates the conduct of parties to an armed conflict and the protection of certain categories of persons and objects.

A branch of international law that focuses on individual criminal responsibility for serious crimes of international concern.

A branch of public international law that deals with the rights and obligations of individuals vis-à-vis their government.

A branch of international law where states were traditionally considered the only subjects.

International legal instruments that govern human rights law, including the ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, CRC, and others.

The principle that a person cannot be punished for an act that was not a crime at the time it was committed.

The International Criminal Law (ICL) is a branch of international law that holds individuals accountable for serious crimes such as war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. It aims to punish those responsible for these crimes and deter future atrocities.

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent international court established to try individuals accused of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community, including genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and the crime of aggression. It is the only permanent court dedicated to prosecuting these crimes.

The Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials were war crimes tribunals held after World War II to try individuals accused of crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes against peace. They were the first major attempts to establish individual criminal responsibility for international crimes.

The Rome Statute is the treaty that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). It defines the crimes that the court has jurisdiction to prosecute and sets out the rules and procedures for the court's operations.

The paradox describes the situation where the most widely accepted body of international law (IHL) is often disregarded in practice.

The Geneva Conventions, a set of international treaties, primarily focus on the humanitarian treatment of victims of war.

The Hague Conventions, also known as the Law of The Hague, deal with the conduct of warfare, focusing on the legal framework for declaring wars and using weapons.

Ius ad bellum (Latin for 'right to war') refers to the legal guidelines governing the conditions under which war is justified.

Ius in bello (Latin for 'right in war') refers to the legal guidelines governing how wars are fought, focusing on the ethical and moral principles.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is a non-governmental organization that provides humanitarian aid and works to protect victims of armed conflict.

The ICRC monitors the implementation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), ensuring its relevance by reflecting on the reality of conflicts.

The ICRC advocates for the respect of IHL, educating and promoting understanding of its principles.

International Humanitarian Law, or IHL, is a set of rules that limits how armed conflicts are conducted and the effects they have.

IHL protects individuals who are not, or are no longer, participating in armed conflicts.

IHL applies to both international armed conflicts (between states) and non-international armed conflicts (within a state).

International Criminal Law (ICL) is a branch of public international law that deals with the prosecution of individuals for crimes that are considered to be of international concern.

ICL is a body of law that establishes crimes against humanity, war crimes, genocide, and the crime of aggression.

The main difference is that IHL focuses on the conduct of armed conflict, while ICL focuses on the prosecution of individuals for serious crimes that may occur during armed conflict.

International law governs the relationship between states, including the conduct of war and the prosecution of individuals for crimes.

The course is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of IHL and ICL. It uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, reading, moot courts, and field trips.