International criminal law and transitional justice (thematic short course)

Who can be held accountable for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide? Can the international criminal justice system effectively prevent the commission of such atrocities? How can transitional justice mechanisms help societies come to terms with past violence and assist in the search for truth and reconciliation? This thematic seminar explores the historical and theoretical foundations of criminal and transitional justice efforts and provides participants with an introduction to judicial and non-judicial mechanisms available to ensure accountability, serve justice and achieve reconciliation.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Explore the historical and theoretical foundations of criminal and transitional justice efforts, and analyse the judicial and non-judicial mechanisms available to ensure accountability, serve justice and achieve reconciliation.

By the end of the seminar, participants will be able to:

• Identify key norms and instruments of international criminal law and transitional justice
• Apply the law in concrete situations and use it to support victims of injustice

THEMATIC SHORT COURSE STRUCTURE

- One week intensive training (60 hours including private study)
- Oral or written exam, individually or in a group
- 2 ECTS credits may be awarded provided a post-course assignment is successfully completed

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

2 weeks before the start of the course
Note: If you need a visa, registration 6 weeks before the start of the course.