Summer Law Programme on International Criminal Law
Short or summer course
This is a 4-week programme (in-person) on International Criminal Law and International Legal & Comparative Approaches to Counter-Terrorism in The Hague, the Netherlands. It is a unique collaboration between the War Crimes Research Office of American University’s Washington College of Law and the T.M.C. Asser Instituut. The programme will provide a comprehensive overview of international crimes, criminal responsibility, immunities and amnesties.
Topics include:
- Definition and evolution of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide;
- Victim participation and reparations;
- State responsibility in international criminal law;
- Role of the International Criminal Court and other tribunals;
- Individual criminal and command responsibility;
- Universal jurisdiction and prosecuting international crimes domestically: the Dutch example.
- Jus ad bellum and jus in bello in counter-terrorism;
- Human rights issues raised in the context of terrorism and counter-terrorism;
- National and international prosecutions;
- Foreign terrorist fighters phenomenon.
What will you gain:
- A unique experience of studying and exchanging views with students and practitioners;
- A thorough insight into the latest developments in international criminal law;
- The opportunity to engage in discussions and network with leading academics and legal professionals.
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 29 May '23 | 1 May '23 | 12 Oct '22 |
Scholarships
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MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP)
The MENA Scholarship Programme (MSP) offers scholarships to professionals for short courses in the Netherlands.
Orange Knowledge Programma (OKP)
The Orange Knowledge Programme aims to contribute to a society's sustainable and inclusive development. Its scholarships are open to mid-career professionals in specific countries.
