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Investigation and Prosecution of International Crimes' is the second course in Leiden University's new series on international law in action.
The first course covered international courts and tribunals in The Hague in general.
This second course provides an insider's perspective on the work of international criminal courts and tribunals.
You will learn about the investigation and prosecution of international crimes in The Hague.
Atrocities produce unspeakable forms of violence.
We will explore if and how international criminal justice contributes to what UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon called the 'era of accountability'.
The theory is that those who commit the worst human crimes must be held accountable, whether they are rank-and-file soldiers or military commanders, whether they are humble civil servants following orders or high-ranking political leaders.
We will test how this can be done and if it is realistic.
During this course, you will be given a glimpse into the 'kitchen' of the international criminal courts and tribunals in The Hague.
You will learn how international criminal justice works, who the actors are, what results it produces and how it can be improved.
If you want to gain a better understanding of international criminal cases, such as the Lubanga case, the first ICC trial, and the legal legacy of the UN International Criminal Tribunals, then this course is definitely for you! Enrollment and participation in this course are free.
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