| Dozent/in |
Dr. iur. Roberta Arnold |
| Veranstaltungsart |
Vorlesung |
| Code |
HS191266 |
| Semester |
Herbstsemester 2019 |
| Durchführender Fachbereich |
Öffentliches Recht |
| Studienstufe |
Master |
| Termin/e |
Mo, 23.09.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 30.09.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 07.10.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 14.10.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 21.10.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 28.10.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 04.11.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 11.11.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 18.11.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 25.11.2019, 18:15 - 19:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 25.11.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 02.12.2019, 18:15 - 19:00 Uhr, 4.A05
Mo, 02.12.2019, 16:15 - 18:00 Uhr, 4.A05 |
| Umfang |
2 Semesterwochenstunden |
| Inhalt |
In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks in 2001 in New York and Washington, former US President George W. Bush declared a “war on terror”.
The course aims at examining the impact of this declaration on counter-terrorism strategies (use of military force vs. law enforcement mechanisms) and its legal implications, in particular under public international law and (international) criminal law.
- Part One will outline the historical events that, before 9/11, led to the adoption of the existing international and regional anti-terrorism conventions and the consideration of “terrorism” as a “treaty crime” under transnational and domestic criminal law.
- Part Two will address the post-9/11 international panorama and the legal implications of the use of military force as a counter-terrorism strategy, focusing on the question of the applicability of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and International Criminal Law (ICL) and the consideration of “terrorism” as an “international crime”. Reference will be made to the jurisprudence of the international tribunals.
- Part Three will address the phenomenon of Foreign (Terrorist) Fighters and the legal challenges posed by it.
- Part Four will be dedicated to the domestic implementation of international counter-terrorism measures, with particular reference to Switzerland (e.g. measures of the UN and of the Council of Europe).
Depending on the number of students, a Moot Court may be organized, permitting them to test their knowledge prior to the written exam. |
| E-Learning |
https://lms.uzh.ch/url/repositoryentry/16620028070 |
| Lernziele |
The aim is to know and understand:
- the meaning of “war on terror” and its implications under international law, e.g. determination of the applicable legal regime (ius in bello? Law applicable in peacetime?) and legal status of the Parties (terrorists? “unlawful combatants”? ordinary criminals?)
- the origins of the existing anti-terrorism legislation at both international and domestic level (with a focus on Switzerland);
The theory will be explained by referring to jurisprudence and practical examples. |
| Voraussetzungen |
Basic knowledge of criminal law and international law. It is strongly advised to do some pre-readings or to watch some documentaries about the historical and political context of the 1970s-1980s (e.g. the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, the role of the Red Brigades and the Rote Armee Fraktion). |
| Sprache |
Englisch |
| Leistungsnachweis |
Exam 75%, Moot Court 25% |
| Abschlussform / Credits |
Written exam, open book (75%) and Moot Court (25%) / 5 Credits (für alle Module ohne anderslautende Angabe)
Written exam, open book (75%) and Moot Court (25%) (StuPO 2011) / 6 Credits (für Modul Anti-Terrorism Law)
Written exam, open book (75%) and Moot Court (25%) (StuPO 2016) / 5 Credits (für Modul Anti-Terrorism Law)
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| Hörer-/innen |
Ja |
| Kontakt |
roberta.arnold@doz.unilu.ch |
| Material |
It will be notified to the students during the course |
| Literatur |
What's indispensable? The relevant material will be uploaded on OLAT in due time. Legislation required for the exam
• Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Additional Protocols of 1977;
• Rome Statute for an International Criminal Court, including Elements of Crime;
• Statute of the Special Court for Sierra Leone;
• ICTY and ICTR Statutes;
• Text of the various international anti-terrorism conventions (see at http://www.un.org/en/counterterrorism/legal-instruments.shtml;
• Swiss Criminal Code, SR 110.0 (available in English);
• Swiss Criminal Code of Procedure, SR 312.0 (available in English);
• Federal Act on the Proscription of the Groups «Al-Qaeda» and «Islamic State» and Associated Organisations, SR 122. Further legislation may be indicated during the course. |