The course aims to examine the legal aspects of the settlement of international disputes, as well as the institutional and functional aspects of international courts and tribunals, in particular those operating in the area of human rights protection.
Curriculum
teacher profile teaching materials
1. Introduction to international law
2. Peculiarities of international adjudication.
3. International adjudication in disputes between states.
4. International adjudication in disputes concerning human rights.
5. International criminal justice.
6. International arbitration in foreign investments.
7. International Courts and tribunals operating within autonomous legal systems
8. Analysis of ten cases decided by international courts and tribunals
Cases:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr and Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
Textbooks, with further references therein (in several languages):
1. Carlo Focarelli, Giurisdizioni internazionali (Padova: Cedam, 2017).
2. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale – II. Prassi (2008-2012), Padova, Cedam, 2012), cases listed below.
3. For students who have passed an exam in international law the following textbook is also required in part: Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale (Padova: Cedam, 2017, 4° ed.), only paras §§ 80, 82, 108-117, 140-166.
The course presupposes an adequate knowledge of international law.
Students who have passed an exam in international law are required to provide a certificate thereof.
Cases discussed in class and to be studied for the exam:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr e Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
The number following the symbol “§” stands for the case number in the book above sub 2.
Programme
1. Introduction to international law
2. Peculiarities of international adjudication.
3. International adjudication in disputes between states.
4. International adjudication in disputes concerning human rights.
5. International criminal justice.
6. International arbitration in foreign investments.
7. International Courts and tribunals operating within autonomous legal systems
8. Analysis of ten cases decided by international courts and tribunals
Cases:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr and Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
Core Documentation
Textbooks, with further references therein (in several languages):
1. Carlo Focarelli, Giurisdizioni internazionali (Padova: Cedam, 2017).
2. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale – II. Prassi (2008-2012), Padova, Cedam, 2012), cases listed below.
3. For students who have passed an exam in international law the following textbook is also required in part: Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale (Padova: Cedam, 2017, 4° ed.), only paras §§ 80, 82, 108-117, 140-166.
The course presupposes an adequate knowledge of international law.
Students who have passed an exam in international law are required to provide a certificate thereof.
Cases discussed in class and to be studied for the exam:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr e Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
The number following the symbol “§” stands for the case number in the book above sub 2.
Reference Bibliography
Numerous references (in several languages) in: 1. Carlo Focarelli, Giurisdizioni internazionali (Padova: Cedam, 2017). 2. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale – II. Prassi (2008-2012), Padova, Cedam, 2012). 3. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale (Padova: Cedam, 2017, 4° ed.).Type of delivery of the course
The course will be mainly taught by means of lectures and the discussion in class of legal cases, according to the course curriculum. The teaching strategy aims for the students to acquire the knowledge and critical skills required to reach the module’s learning outcomes.Attendance
The teaching strategy aims to assist students in acquiring the knowledge and critical skills required to reach the module’s learning outcomes. For this reason, attendance at all sessions, although not mandatory, is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
Assessment will be by oral examination. The exam will consist of questions aimed at assessing the students’ knowledge across the contents of the full course curriculum, relating to both legal theory and practical legal cases, as well as the students’ ability to grasp authoritatively key concepts, to analyse and critically evaluate course material, and to apply acquired knowledge to real-life situations. The following will be the assessment criteria: knowledge and understanding of the course contents together with the ability to summarize, analyze and critically evaluate the relevant legal material and main arguments; clarity of presentation; fluent use of concise and appropriate language. teacher profile teaching materials
1. Introduction to international law
2. Peculiarities of international adjudication.
3. International adjudication in disputes between states.
4. International adjudication in disputes concerning human rights.
5. International criminal justice.
6. International arbitration in foreign investments.
7. International Courts and tribunals operating within autonomous legal systems
8. Analysis of ten cases decided by international courts and tribunals
Cases:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr and Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
Textbooks, with further references therein (in several languages):
1. Carlo Focarelli, Giurisdizioni internazionali (Padova: Cedam, 2017).
2. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale – II. Prassi (2008-2012), Padova, Cedam, 2012), cases listed below.
3. For students who have passed an exam in international law the following textbook is also required in part: Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale (Padova: Cedam, 2017, 4° ed.), only paras §§ 80, 82, 108-117, 140-166.
The course presupposes an adequate knowledge of international law.
Students who have passed an exam in international law are required to provide a certificate thereof.
Cases discussed in class and to be studied for the exam:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr e Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
The number following the symbol “§” stands for the case number in the book above sub 2.
Mutuazione: 21801538 GIURISDIZIONI INTERNAZIONALI in Relazioni internazionali LM-52 N0 FOCARELLI CARLO
Programme
1. Introduction to international law
2. Peculiarities of international adjudication.
3. International adjudication in disputes between states.
4. International adjudication in disputes concerning human rights.
5. International criminal justice.
6. International arbitration in foreign investments.
7. International Courts and tribunals operating within autonomous legal systems
8. Analysis of ten cases decided by international courts and tribunals
Cases:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr and Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
Core Documentation
Textbooks, with further references therein (in several languages):
1. Carlo Focarelli, Giurisdizioni internazionali (Padova: Cedam, 2017).
2. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale – II. Prassi (2008-2012), Padova, Cedam, 2012), cases listed below.
3. For students who have passed an exam in international law the following textbook is also required in part: Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale (Padova: Cedam, 2017, 4° ed.), only paras §§ 80, 82, 108-117, 140-166.
The course presupposes an adequate knowledge of international law.
Students who have passed an exam in international law are required to provide a certificate thereof.
Cases discussed in class and to be studied for the exam:
1. Koraou (2008), § 73
2. Ben-Khemais (2009), § 9
3. El-Sayed (2010), § 22
4. Lautsi (2011), § 63
5. Jurisdictional Immunities of the State (2012), §§ 49, 50 e 93
6. Al-Jedda (2011), § 87
7. Hirsi (2012), § 69
8. Giuliani and Gaggio (2011), § 64
9. Cestaro (2015), app. 6884/11, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng#{"itemid":["001-153473"]}
10. Nasr e Ghali (Abu Omar) (2016), app. 44883/09, available at: https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/fre#{"itemid":["001-113123"]}
The number following the symbol “§” stands for the case number in the book above sub 2.
Reference Bibliography
Numerous references (in several languages) in: 1. Carlo Focarelli, Giurisdizioni internazionali (Padova: Cedam, 2017). 2. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale – II. Prassi (2008-2012), Padova, Cedam, 2012). 3. Carlo Focarelli, Diritto internazionale (Padova: Cedam, 2017, 4° ed.).Type of delivery of the course
The course will be mainly taught by means of lectures and the discussion in class of legal cases, according to the course curriculum. The teaching strategy aims for the students to acquire the knowledge and critical skills required to reach the module’s learning outcomes.Attendance
The teaching strategy aims to assist students in acquiring the knowledge and critical skills required to reach the module’s learning outcomes. For this reason, attendance at all sessions, although not mandatory, is highly recommended.Type of evaluation
Assessment will be by oral examination. The exam will consist of questions aimed at assessing the students’ knowledge across the contents of the full course curriculum, relating to both legal theory and practical legal cases, as well as the students’ ability to grasp authoritatively key concepts, to analyse and critically evaluate course material, and to apply acquired knowledge to real-life situations. The following will be the assessment criteria: knowledge and understanding of the course contents together with the ability to summarize, analyze and critically evaluate the relevant legal material and main arguments; clarity of presentation; fluent use of concise and appropriate language.