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International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

When:

04 July - 08 July 2016

School:

Leiden University Summer School

Institution:

Leiden University

City:

The Hague

Country:

Netherlands

Language:

English

Credits:

0.0 EC

Fee:

900 EUR

Interested?
Please note: this course has already ended
International Humanitarian Law in Theory and Practice

About

The International Humanitarian Law Summer School, designed by the Grotius Centre Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law and organized in close cooperation with the Netherlands Red Cross, aims to give a broad overview of the laws of armed conflict. The 5 day course consists of a mix of lectures, fieldtrips and exercises, including an exciting paintball simulation in which you will have to apply international humanitarian law in practice!
Topics include:
- Protection of the Civilian Population
- Combatants and Prisoners of War
- Autonomous Weapons and Cyber Warfare
- The Law of Non-International Armed Conflict
- Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response Law
- Enforcement and Implementation of International Humanitarian Law

The full programme and the teaching staff are listed on our website.

Course leader

This summer school is coordinated by Dr. Robert Heinsch, Associate Professor of Public International Law at the Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies and Director of the Kalshoven-Gieskes Forum on International Humanitarian Law at Leiden Universi

Target group

This summer school welcomes students and professionals who wish to acquire a basic understanding of international humanitarian law. A background in law is not required. Students from other disciplines, such as (but not limited to) international relations, international studies, international development studies or conflict studies are welcome to attend as well.

Course aim

To acquire a basic understanding of international humanitarian law.

Fee info

Fee

900 EUR, The fee includes a Leiden University summer school bag, a summer school certificate and group photo, lunches and refreshments on class days, field trips, a paintball game, a welcome dinner in the city centre and a farewell dinner at the beach.

Fee

750 EUR, A special Early Bird fee of €750 applies for participants who register before 1 May 2016.

Interested?

When:

04 July - 08 July 2016

School:

Leiden University Summer School

Institution:

Leiden University

Language:

English

Credits:

0.0 EC

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