Public International Law

Presentation

The DIP regulates relations between States, as well as the functioning of international organizations. International protection of the individual through a universal human rights system is also a subject of this branch of law. In this context, this course focuses on the understanding of: the evolution of international law until the present, with reference to international conflicts and the means for its peaceful settlement; the importance of the international rule as a requirement for the existence of an international community governed by the same universal principles in favor of world peace; the international subjectivity and the legal framework of collective security, use of force, international responsibility of States and international criminal responsibility. Thus, the DIP is fundamental in the training of jurists who intend to practice international advocacy, diplomacy, governmental legal advice or legal advice in international organizations.

Programme

Law

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 5

Year | Type of course unit | Language

2 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULP288-7148

Recommended complementary curricular units

European Union Law and Constitutional law 

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

1. Introduction to International Public Law (DIP)

Concept, Content and Characteristics

Historical Development

Current International Issues: conflicts and mechanisms for their peaceful settlement 



2. The International Rule 

DIP Sources in the light of Article 38 of the Statute of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)

The relationship between Sources

The relationship between the DIP and the national laws of the States


3. The Strength of the International Rule

Hard Law and Soft Law

International Custom and Jus Cogens

Treaty Law

The Interpretation and Application of the Principles in the light of the ICJ Jurisprudence


4. The subjects of DIP

International Subjectivity

State: creation, self-determination, recognition, rights, extinction and succession

International Organizations

The Individual and other DIP subjects


5. International Legal Regimes

Collective Security and Use of Force

International State Responsibility  for Environmental Damages

International Criminal Responsibility

Objectives

Pave the way for professional, academic and scientific expertise for students in International Public Law. Endow students with the skills of understanding of the traditional and current matters of public international law, of preparation  for the application of the acquired knowledge to legal practice, and provide them with consistent training, raising their critical thinking and analysis ability in this area of law. Students will be able to interpret the case law of the International Court of Justice, to understand the law of treaties, the international responsibility of States applied to environmental issues, the functioning of the United Nations, the importance and value of the international rule and the pacific settlement of disputes in the context of the complexity of the relationships between States, as well as the dimension of human person protection and the action of the International Criminal Court.     

Teaching methodologies and assessment

Theoretical and practical presentation of the program content in interaction with students, complemented by the resolution of practical cases in order to deepen their knowledge and to develop their skills of criticism, analysis and synthesis. The assessment of students: Continuous Assessment

Continuous Assessment: 1º Written test (50%); 2º Written test (50%)

Period of appeal: written exam, 2h00, 100%. Obligatory oral exam required for an average of 8 and 9 values.

References

Catherine Maia e Robert Kolb (2016) O estatuto internacional da provincia angolana de Cabinda à luz do direito internacional público. Almedina

Fausto de Quadros e Amdré G. Pereira (2015) Manual de Direito Internacional Público. Almedina 

Jonátas  Machado (2019) Direito internacional do paradigma clássico ao Pós-11 de Setembro, Gestlegal

Jorge B. Gouveia (2017) Manual de Direito International Público. Almedina

Lígia C. Abreu, José A. A. Lopes, Maria I. Tavares,  Fátima C. Moreira, Bruno R. de Sousa, Manuel Fontaine e Benedita Queiroz (2020) Manual de Regimes Jurídicos Internacionais. Universidade Católica Editora

Lígia C. Abreu et. al (2020) Questões, Casos e Materiais. Universidade Católica Editora

Lígia C. Abreu (2020). A Atualidade do DIP: Conflitos Internacionais e sua resolução pacífica. Sebenta de DIP. Volume I. ULP 

Lígia C. Abreu (2020). Direito dos Tratados. Sebenta de DIP. Volume II. ULP

Manuel A. Ribeiro e Francisco P. Coutinho (2017) Jurisprudência resumida do TIJ. D. Quixote

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