International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes
Online
3 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Fees Informations | Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|---|
| INR 2436 | yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Trailer & course introduction
- How to succeed in your online class?
Readings
- Meet the instructor & his team
- Welcome to Leiden University
- Leiden University: Facts & Figures
- Community Guidelines
- What is your learning path?
Videos
- Introduction
- An Introduction to International Crimes
- Core Crimes - Genocide
- The Core Crimes - Crimes Against Humanity
- Core Crimes - War Crimes
- Individual Criminal Responsibility
- Modes of Liability
- Illustrating the Lubanga Case
Readings
- Required Reading
Practice exercise
- Week 1
Videos
- Introduction (Effectiveness, Fairness and Conceptions of Justice)
- An Introduction to Justice Institutions
- An Introduction to the Main Actors
- Hard Choices
- How Cases Emerge
- An Introduction to the Justice Process
- Interview with Chief Prosecutor of the ICTY: Serge Brammertz
Reading
- Required Reading
Practice exercise
- Week 2
Videos
- The Trial
- The Role of the Judge
- Defending Suspects and Accused (Part I)
- Defending Suspects and Accused (Part II)
- The Role of Victims
- The Child Soldier Dilemma
- Interview with Defense Counsel: Karim Khan QC
Reading
- Required Reading
Practice exercise
- Week 3
Videos
- Judgment (Part I)
- Judgment (Part II)
- Punishment
- Repairing Harm
- Enhancing Effectiveness
- Interview with ICC president: Silvia Fernández de Gurmendi
- Concluding Video
Readings
- Required Reading
- Recommended Reading
Practice exercises
- Week 4
- Final Exam