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International Criminal Law

Course Description: The course covers international criminal law, both substantive and procedural, the efforts of international bodies in developing its rules, and its role in combating crimes that threaten international peace and security.

Credits: 2

Objectives of the course :

This course aims to introduce the student to international criminal law, its substantive and procedural aspects, and to familiarize them with the efforts of international bodies in forming and developing the rules of international criminal law and combating crimes that violate international peace and security.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1- Knows the concepts and subjects of international criminal law.
2. Identifies the categories of responsible parties and the accountability mechanisms under international criminal law.
Skills:
To distinguish between international crimes according to the elements of each crime.
2. To determine the mechanisms for applying international rules to international criminal cases.
Values, autonomy and responsibility:
1- Using modern technological means, such as presentations, to present topics related to the course.
2. Discussion and exchange of views, acceptance of criticism, and adherence to academic integrity.

Additional information:

Course Topics:
Introduction to International Criminal Law and the relationship between international criminal law, domestic criminal law and international penal law, the binding nature of international criminal law rules, global efforts following the establishment of international criminal law, the 1991 International Law Commission draft for the codification of crimes against peace and security of mankind, international criminal offenses in the draft.
Definition of International Crime, Elements of International Crime.
Images of international crimes and war crimes.
International Criminal Responsibility (for individuals and states) and the historical development of its origins, types of international responsibility.
The system of extradition, forms of criminalization and punishment in international criminal law.
International Terrorism Crimes and Their Distinctive Elements + Midterm Exam
International transport hijacking crimes, hostage-taking crime.
White slavery crime, apartheid crime.
Procedural provisions of international criminal law: examples of global precedents for international criminal justice before the issuance of the International Criminal Court system: World War I trials, trials of major Axis war criminals, trials of war criminals in Tokyo after World War II, trials of war criminals in the former Yugoslavia.
Methods of trying international criminals, the system of the International Criminal Court, and bodies responsible for executing judgments.
The establishment of Interpol, its regulations, and its methods for enforcing international criminal judgments.

Last updated: 2026-04-26