International Peace and Security Law

Subject 730-814 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.
Prerequisites: Prerequisite

Successful completion of Principles of International Law or equivalent
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.

Coordinator

Mr Bruce Oswald, Mr Ralph Zacklin
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have detailed knowledge of the international legal principles regulating international peace and security
  • Understand how the principal international institutional structures manage international peace and security
  • Have knowledge of the legal principles regulating the creation, management and conduct of peace operations
  • Understand some of the key tensions and challenges facing the creation, management and conduct of peace operations.

Syllabus:

This subject examines the legal framework within which the international community regulates peace and security. Candidates will explore some of the key legal principles regulating the pacific settlement of disputes and the maintenance of international peace and security. Candidates will focus on legal aspects of creating, managing and conducting peace operations. Candidates will have the opportunity to explore some of the legal issues arising from the roles and conduct of military forces, civilian police, and international and non-international organisations during peace operations.

Principal topics will include:

  • The UN Charter and regional instruments used to regulate international peace and security
  • The legal principles regulating the pacific settlement of disputes
  • The legal principles regulating the creation, management and conduct of peace operations
  • Legal issues that impact on the conduct of military and civilian peacekeepers.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (23-26 May)
    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (10 July) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-814International Peace and Security LawMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2008

Objectives:

A candidate who has successfully completed the subject should:

  • Have detailed knowledge of the international legal principles regulating international peace and security
  • Understand how the principal international institutional structures manage international peace and security
  • Have knowledge of the legal principles regulating the creation, management and conduct of peace operations
  • Understand some of the key tensions and challenges facing the creation, management and conduct of peace operations.

Syllabus:

This subject examines the legal framework within which the international community regulates peace and security. Candidates will explore some of the key legal principles regulating the pacific settlement of disputes and the maintenance of international peace and security. Candidates will focus on legal aspects of creating, managing and conducting peace operations. Candidates will have the opportunity to explore some of the legal issues arising from the roles and conduct of military forces, civilian police, and international and non-international organisations during peace operations.

Principal topics will include:

  • The UN Charter and regional instruments used to regulate international peace and security
  • The legal principles regulating the pacific settlement of disputes
  • The legal principles regulating the creation, management and conduct of peace operations
  • Legal issues that impact on the conduct of military and civilian peacekeepers.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (23-26 May)
    or
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (10 July) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prerequisite

Successful completion of Principles of International Law or equivalent

N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidate's background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.Mr Bruce Oswald, Mr Ralph ZacklinLawFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730814P12.500Semester 1NLawLaw730-814

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