INTERNATIONAL LAW

This course is part of the bachelor degree programme in Economics, Markets and Finance. It aims at providing a basic knowledge of Public International Law.

1. Knowledge and ability to understand the basics of Public International Law;
2. Knowledge and ability to solve the main problems of Public International Law;
3. Ability to understand a normative text and ability to develop an opinion on topics debated during the course;
4. Ability to write reports concerning cases seemingly discussed before the International Court of Justice;
5. Ability to find and read the normative sources and case-law even through the main websites.

Mandatory priority Exams: ET4005 EUROPEAN PUBLIC LAW (see https://www.unive.it/pag/21218/ )
A basic knowledge of Private Law would be appropriate.

1. Introduction. Creation, Ascertainment and Enforcement of International Norms. History of International Law. Public International Law and Private International Law.
2. Notion and Criteria of Statehood under International Law. Dynamics of Statehood.
3. Other Subjects of International Law: International Organisations, Holy See, Order of Malta. The Individual in International Law. The International Community.
4. The Relationship and Dynamics between Sources of International Law. Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice. International Custom. Ius Cogens.
5. General Principles of Law Recognised by Civilised Nations. General Principles of International Law. Codification of General International Law.
6. Conclusion of Treaties.
7. Reservations to Treaties. Interpretation of Treaties.
8. Treaties and Third States. Inconsistency between Treaty Rules. Succession of States in Respect of Treaties.
9. Invalidity, Suspension and Termination of Treaties. Legally Binding Acts of International Organisations. Soft Law.
10. Intra-State Application of International Law. Rank of International Norms in Domestic Orders.
11. International Responsibility of States.
12. International Responsibility of International Organisations. International Responsibility of Individuals.
13. International Adjudication in Inter-State Disputes.
14. International Adjudication in Individual-State Disputes. Diplomacy.
15. Prohibition of the Use of Force and the UN Collective Security System.

Compulsory Handbook: C. FOCARELLI, International Law, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019, only pages 1-265 e 543-696.
Additional Handbook (in Italian; a French version is also available): D. CARREAU, F. MARRELLA, Diritto internazionale, Giuffrè, 2018.

Students have to carefully read the following fundamental documents:
• Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties;
• Draft Articles on Responsibility of States for Internationally Wrongful Acts;
• Charter of the United Nations;
• Statute of the International Court of Justice.

It is highly recommended to keep in mind the provisions of the Italian Constitution that are relevant to Public International Law.

Written exam made up on 3 questions to be answered in 90 minutes.
Any question counts up a maximum of 10 points so that students can reach a total amount of 30 points.
Students passing the written exam can request an additional oral exam on the whole programme.
The oral exam will be considered in any case (both success and failure) to determine the final mark as well as the written exam.

Lectures, analysis of texts and reading of judgments.
The whole programme will be delivered in class.
Students will be stimulated to debate.

English

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion.
Students with disabilities may contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices (disabilita@unive.it) to benefit from specific services (i.e., alternate testing, readers, etc).

written and oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development