| Unit name | International Law and Armed Conflict |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAWDM0039 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Tsagourias |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit deals with the international legal regulation of armed conflict by examining legal materials and state practice. It provides an overview of the legal framework on the use of force by focusing on the United Nations (UN) system and in particular on Article 2(4), Article 51 on self-defence and the collective security system contained in Chapter VII. The second part of the course deals with the conduct of armed conflict (International humanitarian law). More specifically, it deals with the means and methods of conflict, the law of occupation, the treatment of civilians and the treatment of prisoners of war.
