MVV29K Challenges of the 21st Century and the Response of International Law

Faculty of Law
Spring 2009
Extent and Intensity
1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
Teacher(s)
prof. Ryszard Wilson Piotrowicz (lecturer), JUDr. Kateřina Uhlířová, Ph.D., LL.M. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
JUDr. Kateřina Uhlířová, Ph.D., LL.M.
Department of International and European Law – Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Hana Brzobohatá
Timetable
Tue 14. 4. 15:05–16:35 133, 16:40–18:10 133, Wed 15. 4. 16:40–18:10 133, 18:15–19:45 133, Thu 16. 4. 9:35–11:05 133, 11:10–12:40 133
Prerequisites
Basic orientation in international public law is an advantage.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 35 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/35, only registered: 0/35
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
  • Law (programme PrF, M-PPV)
Course objectives
This course will address issues that pose serious challenges to the international community and assess how international law addresses them. None of the issues is new. However, the particular problems they raise are very different from one or two decades ago. We therefore have to consider how international law meets these challenges: is it changing, indeed should it change at all? The course will be intensive. Each class will focus on one particular issue, identifying the relevant law then considering how recent events may expose the effectiveness (or lack of effectiveness of the law), and examining the response of the international community. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions, and you are strongly encouraged to participate actively.
Syllabus
  • The issues addressed are: 1. Fundamental Principles of International Law: How Have they Evolved? 2. Subjects of International Law: How Do We Deal with Failed States and Unrecognised States? 3. Use of Force: Is There a Right to Use Force beyond Self-Defence or Under Security Council Authorisation? 4. International Humanitarian Law: Is the Old Law Good Law? 5. Trafficking in Human Beings: Victims of Crime or Victims of Human rights Violations? Who owes Human Rights Obligations? 6. The Practical Application of International Law: How Does It Affect You and What Impact Can You Have?
Assessment methods
The course is scheduled in the period from 14. 4. - 16.4. 2009. Tuesday: 15:05-16:35, 16:40-18:10. Wednesday: 16:40-18:10, 18:15-19:45. Thursday: 9:35-11:05, 11:10-12:40. Room 133, every time. Examination in the form of Colloquium, i.e. written essay on one of the topics discussed during the course.
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught only once.
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