International Law In Action: Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes

''Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes'' is the second course in Leiden University's new series on International Law in Action. First-year students took a general introduction to The Hague's international courts and tribunals. An insider's view of how international criminal courts and tribunals operate is offered in this second course. You will gain knowledge of The Hague's investigation and legalization of global crimes.

Unimaginable acts of violence are the result of atrocities. You will examine whether and how international criminal justice contribute to the "age of accountability," as described by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon. According to the theory, those who commit the worst human crimes are held accountable, regardless of whether they are top-level politicians or low-level military commanders, foot soldiers in the ranks or military commanders. You will investigate the feasibility of this and determine its viability.

You will get a chance to peek inside the "kitchen" of the Hague international criminal courts and tribunals during this course. You will gain knowledge of how the system works, the players involved, the results it yields, and suggestions for improvement.

This course is unquestionably for you if you want to learn more about international criminal cases like the Lubanga case, the ICC's first trial, and the legacy of the UN international criminal tribunals.

This course offers:

• Flexible deadlines: Reset deadlines based on your availability.
• Shareable certificate: Get a Certificate when you complete
• 100% online
• Approx. 17 hours to finish
• Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

Course ratings: 4.8/5

Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-law-in-action-2