UN Charter prohibition of the use of force. Exceptional, permissible uses of armed force. Role of Security Council in determining legality of armed intervention. Collective security, peacemaking, peacekeeping, neutrality, prohibited means of warfare. Humanitarian International Law. The Geneva Red Cross Conventions, war crimes, the role of International Criminal Court. Prerequisite(s): fourth year honours standing and one of LAWS 2601, LAWS 3603 (no longer offered).Seminars three hours a week.
UN Charter prohibition of the use of force. Exceptional, permissible uses of armed force. Role of Security Council in determining legality of armed intervention. Collective security, peacemaking, peacekeeping, neutrality, prohibited means of warfare. Humanitarian International Law. The Geneva Red Cross Conventions, war crimes, the role of International Criminal Court. Prerequisite(s): fourth year honours standing and one of LAWS 2601, LAWS 3603 (no longer offered).Seminars three hours a week.