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Introduction to international criminal law ppt

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It is based on coursera course that is introduction to international criminal law. it includes procedure of crime in international country.

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Introduction to international criminal la w -case western reserve university school of law By – D.PRIYANKA
Overview: • The course introduction to international criminal law by case western reserve university school of law consists of 8 modules • Taught by professor Michael Scharf.
Module-1:Introduction • A primer on international law • From Nuremberg to Hague sources Treaty Custom General muncipal practice of states Jus cogens
Module- 2: Peace versus justice • Case of Togoland. • An Essay on Trading Justice for Peace • Crimes Against Humanity Crimes Defined in International Conventions The 1949 Geneva Conventions The Genocide Convention The Torture Convention General Human Rights Conventions
Module-3: Terrorism and Piracy • General definition: Terrorism is an act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to any person; or serious damage to a State or government facility, a public transportation system, communication system or infrastructure facility nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a Government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing an act. • Piracy
Module-4: Unique Modes of Liability • Command responsibility. -THE PROSECUTOR v. ALFRED MUSEMA • Joint Criminal Enterprise Liability. #Grotian moment Such a moment is said to occur when there is a transformative development in which new rules and doctrines of customary international law emerge with unusual rapidity and acceptance. • Liabilities - 1. liability in a JCE is distinguishable from the crime of membership in a criminal organization. 2. The underpinning of the JCE liability is to be found in considerations of public policy. 3. Incidental criminal liability 4. Foresseability
Module-5:Specialized Defenses • The Defense of Superior Orders - Dover’s case • The Defense of Duress - Yugoslavia Tribunal’s Erdomovic Case • Other Defenses recognized in the Statute of the International Criminal Court • Head of State Immunity
Module-6: Gaining Custody of the Accused • Part I. Luring • Part II. The Case Study of Osama Bin Laden - Abduction - torture issue: Torture is universally regarded as a violation of international law. No government openly asserts that torture is lawful. -Extradition
Module-7: Pre-Trial Issues • Self-Representation – • Plea Bargaining- Pros and Cons • Exclusion of Torture Evidence A. Likelihood that the Defendant Will Act in a Disruptive Manner B. The Complexity of the Case and the Need for an Orderly Trial
Module-8: Maintaining Control of the Courtroom • The need for orderly justice in war crimes trials • Remedies for disruption Limiting self- representation Standby public defenders Expulsion and other sanctions Responding to Contumacious counsel
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Introduction to international criminal law ppt

  • 1. Introduction to international criminal la w -case western reserve university school of law By – D.PRIYANKA
  • 2. Overview: • The course introduction to international criminal law by case western reserve university school of law consists of 8 modules • Taught by professor Michael Scharf.
  • 3. Module-1:Introduction • A primer on international law • From Nuremberg to Hague sources Treaty Custom General muncipal practice of states Jus cogens
  • 4. Module- 2: Peace versus justice • Case of Togoland. • An Essay on Trading Justice for Peace • Crimes Against Humanity Crimes Defined in International Conventions The 1949 Geneva Conventions The Genocide Convention The Torture Convention General Human Rights Conventions
  • 5. Module-3: Terrorism and Piracy • General definition: Terrorism is an act intended to cause death or serious bodily injury to any person; or serious damage to a State or government facility, a public transportation system, communication system or infrastructure facility nature or context, is to intimidate a population, or to compel a Government or an international organization to do or abstain from doing an act. • Piracy
  • 6. Module-4: Unique Modes of Liability • Command responsibility. -THE PROSECUTOR v. ALFRED MUSEMA • Joint Criminal Enterprise Liability. #Grotian moment Such a moment is said to occur when there is a transformative development in which new rules and doctrines of customary international law emerge with unusual rapidity and acceptance. • Liabilities - 1. liability in a JCE is distinguishable from the crime of membership in a criminal organization. 2. The underpinning of the JCE liability is to be found in considerations of public policy. 3. Incidental criminal liability 4. Foresseability
  • 7. Module-5:Specialized Defenses • The Defense of Superior Orders - Dover’s case • The Defense of Duress - Yugoslavia Tribunal’s Erdomovic Case • Other Defenses recognized in the Statute of the International Criminal Court • Head of State Immunity
  • 8. Module-6: Gaining Custody of the Accused • Part I. Luring • Part II. The Case Study of Osama Bin Laden - Abduction - torture issue: Torture is universally regarded as a violation of international law. No government openly asserts that torture is lawful. -Extradition
  • 9. Module-7: Pre-Trial Issues • Self-Representation – • Plea Bargaining- Pros and Cons • Exclusion of Torture Evidence A. Likelihood that the Defendant Will Act in a Disruptive Manner B. The Complexity of the Case and the Need for an Orderly Trial
  • 10. Module-8: Maintaining Control of the Courtroom • The need for orderly justice in war crimes trials • Remedies for disruption Limiting self- representation Standby public defenders Expulsion and other sanctions Responding to Contumacious counsel