‘Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes’ is the second course in Leiden University’s new series on International Law in Action. The first course covered international courts and tribunals in The Hague in general. This second course provides an insider perspective into the work of international criminal courts and tribunals. You will learn about the investigation and prosecution of international crimes in The Hague. Atrocities produce unspeakable forms of violence. We 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. We 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! This course is free to join and to participate in. There is the possibility to get a verified certificate for the course, which is a paid option. If you want a certificate, but are unable to pay for it, you can request financial aid via Coursera.
CN
Exceptionnally well organized and presented. Especially appreciated thje in-depth interviews with key playres in International Court processes.
DS
thank you coursera for giving me this great opportunity to learn international law in action. its really a graet course
VH
I really enjoyed it. The skills from this course will be really invaluable when I start my Law Degree
MM
Another excellent course by the Leiden University, which effectively immerses the student in the structure of the ICC. The teacher is very charismatic and the supporting material is very good.
RG
Brilliant for someone who wants to go into international law. The content is amazing and moves at a reasonable pace. The interviews conduct for this course were inspiring!
TC
Excellent course! Very interesting and complete. Thank you very much for putting it in the platform and the opportunity to learn.
CB
This course provides sufficient knowledge and learning in investigating and prosecuting international crimes. Learning videos and reading materials provided are very substantial.
SM
This is an excellent course and a very detailed one. The tests are also challenging, which is great. I enjoyed it thoroughly. It was a great learning experience.
RD
Great course would highly recommend for anyone with an interest in International law or criminal justice
DB
Very interesting, useful and deep course of International Criminal Law. The course may be a bit hard for a beginners, but it gives you a ton of knowledges.
SS
A very interesting and useful course highlighting the state-of-art in International criminal courts and tribunals.
ML
The course was very informative and well structured. I was pleased with the level of difficulty and detail. The course isn't designed for just anyone interested in the topic but is more in depth.
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Very informative course with comprehensive tools and valuable interviews and dialogue with relevant experts in the field of international law!
Brilliant for someone who wants to go into international law. The content is amazing and moves at a reasonable pace. The interviews conduct for this course were inspiring!
I think this course is very necessary. In order to stop the culture of impunity in the crime of genocide. And war crime. And crimes against humanity. . Finally, I say that the supervisors of this course deserve respect and appreciation
Another excellent course by the Leiden University, which effectively immerses the student in the structure of the ICC. The teacher is very charismatic and the supporting material is very good.
This course provides sufficient knowledge and learning in investigating and prosecuting international crimes. Learning videos and reading materials provided are very substantial.
Leiden, Oxford, Harvard and UCL, Belgium are top names when it comes to legal education. This was my second course in the three part course series and I must admire the extremely high quality of the course. The passing bar is set at 80% and unless one really does justice to the course one would not quality. I watched many of the videos twice and made a summary of every video I watched as well as every reading that was required or recommended. It helped in revision just before the exam. Overall, I am thoroughly impressed and delighted. I would like to add that the course can be further improved. Right now all the course content consists of professors giving lectures - it can be enhanced by using relevant graphics and animation as used in some animated summaries and some videos on youtube. I feel it can further enhance the quality of the course.
Thanks to Professor Stan and his colleague(s),a better and critical understanding of criminal law and interntional tribunals practicin it is delieverd to the learner.
Comprehensive yet respectful amount of gained knowledge within anyone's grasp. Just few clicks away from very valuable knowledge source.
Excellent course! Very interesting and complete. Thank you very much for putting it in the platform and the opportunity to learn.
thank you coursera for giving me this great opportunity to learn international law in action. its really a graet course
The expertise of the teachers, and their understanding of the subject matter, is what made the class a real treat to be in. My understanding of the topic grew, and greatly matured along with the complexity of the subject matter, and I'm in debt to the course staff, and professors who provided the articles, and toolkit needed to further my understanding. As of late my entreaties to be nominated to the Hague Court, as an associate justice, to my countries leadership, in the United States of America, have been replied to via e-mail, and I too look forward to the day that we as Americans can work together an order to bring a more prosperous country to fruition. Thank You.
This is a fantastic course! I want to thank professor Stahn and his colleages for their hard work in assembling this course. I attended law school online and thought it was incredibly efficient in delivering top quality education at a very fair price. Similarly, here, Universiteit Leiden has shown, in my mind, what a first-rate quality organization they are but, in addition, offering this free course. Frankly, I think that every student must overwhelmingly write similar comments. The videos featured rich content. The narration was clear. The reading material was relevant and meanigful. This is a course to remember. Thank you!
The course was simply amazing. I learned a lot and was pleasantly surprised by the depth and breadth of the content. The topics covered were precise and well-structured, making the learning process smooth and understandable. The elements presented, especially those that considered specific cases and court decisions, really enriched my understanding of the topic. The resources provided were helpful and relevant, which made my learning even easier. Overall, I am very satisfied with the experience and feel that I have gained valuable knowledge that I will definitely apply in the future. Thank you for offering such an exceptional course!
Ce cours est très bien organisé, il donne toutes les notions, la théorie et la pratique du droit pénal international, des mécanismes de poursuites des auteurs des crimes internationaux (Crime de guerre, crime de génocide, crime contre l'humanité). Il permet de comprendre le cheminement du procès devant la Cours et donne les éléments nécessaires pour définir et identifier ces différents crimes. C'est un cours très bien documenté, dispensé dans une pédagogie et méthodologie bien adéquate, fournissant une jurisprudence actualisée, et une expertise des praticiens hors du commun.
This series of three is really good. It's a bit hard for me (having no legal background) but professors are absolutely amazing, and the guests, texts are relevant and interesting. The time-estimation for reading parts is quite off, so calculate much more time to read than suggested. I personally liked to read the texts before watching the video, but I think that is individual.
On the evaluation of the exams, if you make a mistake, there is a hint to which video deals with that topic, which is really useful.
Thank you, professor Stahn.
Tough course but worth of studying and submitting your views, especially if you are a citizen of a country affected by western-backed occupations whose troops and heads of states are committing the bloodiest crimes against nations to save themselves a luxurious meal. #Disarmament
#WeThePeople have to have our say in how we would like to shape this world, in the making of international laws and the development that we want to see locally and internationally. Otherwise, Intl. law and courts would rather be a business to business mode.
A comprehensive overview of international criminal law and practice, i.e. investigation and prosecution. So much information in every video. Supportive articles for every week to give a taste of international criminal law. Well curated. This course would be a stepping stone for those who are keen to specialise in this field because you get a eye-view of everything you need to know without going too much in-depth.
The course was superb, particularly the interviews at the end of each module. The reading material and extra videos were a good complement. The lectures were very clear. Thank you very much for upgrade and broader my knowledge about proceeding in International Criminal Law. Hoping this contributes to my intention in being part of the ICC.
Course was a great introduction to the International Criminal Court and various aspects of international law. The course materials went well beyond the videos (which were well done) to include resources from various sources. The course load is somewhat demanding, so I suggest expecting to spend 6-10 hours per week on the course.
Fantastic program. Please continue the series. I want to learn more about the process. I would appreciate if you can recommend additional literature on the topic. Your program has increase my interest and passion for International Law which I would like to merge with my original formal education. Your efforts are inspirational.