Atrocities produce unspeakable forms of violence. The course will explore whether and how international criminal justice contribute to what UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon called the ‘age of accountability’. The theory is, those who commit the worst of human crimes, are held accountable, whether they are rank-and-file foot soldiers or military commanders, whether they are lowly civil servants following orders or top political leaders. The course will test how this can be done and if this is realistic.

During this course, you will be offered a look into the ‘kitchen’ of the Hague international criminal courts and tribunals. You will learn how international criminal justice functions, who the actors are, what outcomes it produces, and how it can be improved.

If you want to gain a better understanding of international criminal cases, like the Lubanga case, the ICC’s first ever trial, and the legal legacy of UN international criminal tribunals, then this course is definitely for you!

Taught by: Professors from Grotius Centre for International Studies

Course Fee: $49/month. A free option is also available for which no certificate will be provided upon completion.

Assignments: will be assessed and graded. All assignments are to be passed in order for the course to be completed.

Enrollment Deadline: October 16, 2017