1. Use of Force in International Law
(JUFN27)

2. What is valuable knowledge?
The parts and the whole
“Nothing in the present Charter shall impair the inherent right of individual or collective self-defence if an armed attack occurs against a Member of the United Nations, until the Security Council has taken measures necessary to maintain international peace and security.” (Art. 51 UNCh)
« Aucune disposition de la présente Charte ne porte atteinte au droit naturel de légitime défense, individuelle ou collective, dans le cas où un Membre des Nations Unies est l'objet d'une agression armée, jusqu'à ce que le Conseil de sécurité ait pris les mesures nécessaires pour maintenir la paix et la sécurité internationales. » (Art. 51 UNCh)
Substance and structure (=how the parts are connected)
”A war of aggression constitutes a crime against the peace, for which there is responsibility under international law.” (UNGA res. 2625)

3. Indonesia is occupying East Timor
Occupation compatible with relevant provisions in the UN Charter?
Compatible with the right of self-determination?
Who can invoke this right and who can enforce it?
What is the significance of action taken by possible third parties?
What action can be taken by the UNSC?
What action can be taken by the UNGA?
Are any judicial fora available?

4. Contents of the course Subjects of international law
Sources of international law
The jurisdiction and immunity of states
The law of the sea
The law of treaties
State responsibility
Human rights law
International environmental law
International criminal law
Protection of foreign nationals and foreign investments
Peaceful settlement of international disputes
The law of the UN Charter
Jus ad bellum
Jus in bello

5. Reading list Literature Seminar Materials Treaties and instruments
Shaw, 7th ed
See reading instructions
Reader
Can be acquired at the Faculty Reception
Gray, International Law and the Use of Force, 3rd ed
Seminar Materials
Questions posted at course web-page
Treaties and instruments
Either T6 compilation or own print-outs
Further instruments may be distributed in class

6. Lectures Come well prepared! Reading Instructions Ppt slides
Familiarise yourself with relevant treaties and instruments!
Read relevant literature!
Reading Instructions
Posted at course webpage
Ppt slides

7. Seminars (8) Four groups (grps A-D) Student lead seminars (4)
Teacher lead seminars (4)
A bona fide participation = 1 p.
In cases of absence, write a paper instead; submit no later than 25 October 2017, at a.m., by to Ulf, and at the Reception

8. Exam Three components Four questions Written exam (32 p)
Teacher lead seminars (4 p)
Correction template (2 p); submit no later than 29 August, a.m., by to Ulf, and at the Reception
Four questions
A minimum of two will be identical with questions addressed in seminars
A moderated open book exam