Class Public International Law I

The DIP regulates relations between States, as well as the functioning of international organizations. International protection of the individual through a universal human rights system is also a subject of this branch of law. In this context, this course focuses on the understanding of: the evolution of international law until the present, with reference to international conflicts and the means for its peaceful settlement; the importance of the international rule as a requirement for the existence of an international community governed by the same universal principles in favor of world peace; the international subjectivity and the legal framework of collective security, use of force and the  international responsibility of States. Thus, the DIP is fundamental in the training of jurists who intend to practice international advocacy, diplomacy, governmental legal advice or legal advice in international organizations.

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1. Introduction to International Public Law (DIP) Concept, Content and Characteristics Historical Development and Current International Issues 2. The International Rule DIP Sources in the light of Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) The relationship between Sources The relationship between the DIP and the national laws of the States 3. The Strength of the International Rule Hard Law and Soft Law International Custom and Jus Cogens Treaty Law The Interpretation and Application of the Principles in the light of the ICJ Jurisprudence 4. The subjects of DIP International Subjectivity State: creation, self-determination, recognition, rights, extinction and succession International Organizations The Individual and other DIP subjects 5. International Legal Regimes Collective Security and Use of Force International State Responsibility

Studing real cases by using the technological material available in the class room and testimonials from guest speakers. From these real cases, students have to work on a problem based on the real case. Writing a text based on the knowledge acquired in previous classes. The result of this interaction between professor, student and information from invited third parties will be the subject of a final text that will be considered during the second stage of continuous assessment. The objective of this practice is to put the student in front of current international law issues so that he can better understand the international law.

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