MVV423K The Limits of International Law

Faculty of Law
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/1/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: k (colloquium).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Ani A. Simonyan (lecturer), prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D. (deputy)
Guaranteed by
prof. JUDr. Ing. Michal Radvan, Ph.D.
Faculty of Law
Contact Person: Mgr. Věra Redrupová, B.A.
Supplier department: Faculty of Law
Timetable of Seminar Groups
MVV423K/01: Mon 3. 3. 14:00–15:40 041, Tue 4. 3. 14:00–15:40 041, Wed 5. 3. 18:00–19:40 041, Thu 6. 3. 10:00–11:40 041, 12:00–13:40 041
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 30/30, only registered: 9/30
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Course objectives
The following short course provides a broad overview of public international law, including the ways in which international law is created, the entities to which it applies, the mechanisims by which it is forced. The course will explore a number of foundational concepts of international law, such as regulation of use of force, the legal protection of civilians and civilian objects, features of international disputes settlement, negotiations and consultations. A special attention will be given to the foreign investment protection mechanisms discussions during the armed conflicts.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Identify the legal framework and characteristics of institutions of public international law;
- Analyze the legal content of International Court of Justice decisions;
- To interpret the legal protection new standards of foreign investments.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to International Law: the sources, subjects and main actors
  • 2. Use of force in International Law
  • 3. The Law of Armed Conflicts
  • 4. The Effects of Armed Conflict on Investment Treaties
  • 5. Settlement of Disputes in International law.
Literature
  • See Teacher's Information for full details.
Teaching methods
There will be a lecture of each class, mixed with group workshops and presentations.
Assessment methods
At the end of the course the students will be provided with the topic for the written essay.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught only once.
Teacher's information
Literature

1. International Law, A Critical Introduction, Wade Mansell and Karen Openshaw, Oxford and Portland, 2023

2. Modern treaty Law and Practice, Anthony Aust, 4th edition Cambridge University Press, 2023

3. Handbook of International Law, Anthony Aust, 2nd edition Cambridge University Press, 2013

4. Cases and Materials on International Law, David Harris and Sandesh Slvakumaran, Sweet and Maxwell LTD, 2020

5. The Sources of International Law, Hugh Thirlway, Oxford University Press 2014

6. The Effects of Armed Conflict on Investment Treaties, Tobias Ackermann, Cambridge University Press, 2022.

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