The International Criminal Law course is a specialized program aimed at studying the legal rules and international standards that govern criminal trials for individuals accused of committing crimes that threaten international peace and security. This branch of law focuses on addressing crimes considered international, such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression. The course emphasizes the interaction between national and international legal systems and seeks to provide participants with foundational knowledge of the mechanisms of international criminal courts, as well as the complex legal and ethical issues these courts face.

Who should attend?

·       Lawyers specializing in international law.

·       Judges and lawyers in national courts.

·       Diplomats and government officials.

·       Non-governmental organizations and human rights institutions.

·       Researchers in legal and human rights fields.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

·       Understand the international crimes investigated under international criminal law.

·       Study the legal system of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and other special courts, such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).

·       Learn about the legal procedures followed by these courts and how international criminal trials are conducted.

·       Understand how national laws interact with international systems in addressing crimes that impact the international community.

·       Explore the legal and ethical challenges that may arise during the prosecution of individuals for international crimes.

·       Enable participants to critically analyze the rulings issued by international courts and their impact on international justice.

·       Discuss the impact of decisions from international criminal courts on international stability and the protection of human rights.

·       Understand how countries cooperate with international criminal courts in investigations and criminal trials.

·       Introduction to International Criminal Law:

o   Definition and features of international criminal law.

o   The difference between domestic criminal law and international criminal law.

o   The evolution of international criminal law.

·       International Crimes:

o   Crimes considered international, such as:

o   War crimes.

o   Genocide.

o   Crimes against humanity.

o   Aggression.

·       International Courts:

o   The International Court of Justice.

o   The International Criminal Court (ICC) and its role.

o   Special courts such as the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR).

o   The mechanism of the International Criminal Court in prosecuting individuals accused of committing international crimes.

·       International Cooperation in Investigation and Prosecution:

o   Cooperation between countries in judicial investigations.

o   Challenges related to international cooperation, such as immunity and sovereignty.

o   Procedural law before the International Criminal Court.

·       Legal Developments and the Future:

o   Contemporary challenges in applying international criminal law.

o   The importance of prosecuting international crimes in combating impunity.

o   The impact of international criminal trials on international justice.

·       Ethical and Legal Issues:

o   Balancing national and international justice.

o   The right to a fair trial.

o   Protecting human rights during international trials.

·       The Impact of International Criminal Law on Human Rights and International Justice:

o   The role of international criminal law in protecting human rights during armed conflicts.

o   The impact of rulings from international criminal courts on maintaining international peace and security.

o   Analyzing cases from the history of international criminal trials.

·       The Future of International Criminal Law:

o   How international criminal law can be developed to keep up with global political and economic changes.

o   Improving mechanisms for cooperation between states and criminal courts.

o   Combating cybercrime (e.g., electronic crimes).

o   The evolution of transnational crimes.