Droit international public
[DROI2103]
[60h] 6 credits
This course is taught in the 1st semester.
Teacher(s): Pierre d'Argent, Joe Verhoeven
Language: French
Level: Second
Content and teaching methods
1. Sources of IL
2. Subjects of IL
3. International responsibility and sanctions
4. Use of force and collective security
5. Pacific settlement of disputes
6. Law of common spaces (rivers, sea, air, space, Antarctic )
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
A "synopsis" (detailed table of content) helps the students to structure and complete their notes. It is made available on iCampus, as well as the various documents cited.
References (no purchase compulsory):
- J. Verhoeven, Droit international public, Larcier, 2000 (Précis de la Faculté de droit de l'UCL);
- J. Combacau & S. Sur, Droit international public, Montchrestien (last edition);
- P.-M. Dupuy, Droit international public, Dalloz (last edition) ;
- P. Daillier, M. Forteau & A. Pellet, Droit international public, LGDJ (last edition)
The following collection of treaties and text might also be useful:
E. David & C. Van Assche, Code de droit international public, Bruylant, (dernière édition).
Exam
30 minutes oral examination:
1) 15 minutes to prepare a question imposed by the interrogator;
During that preparation, no personal documents are allowed, as the students are provided with an non-annotated Code of international
2) Oral exam of 15 minutes:
- 4 minutes to present the response to the prepared question;
- Questions and answers throughout the course. Then, students are allowed to use their own documents (personal notes excluded).