Organization: International Institute of Humanitarian Law
Registration deadline: 25 Sep 2015
Starting date: 05 Oct 2015
Ending date: 09 Oct 2015
This one-week long Advanced Course on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) is an intensive course designed for experienced military / civilian legal advisers, Military Officers and those from Government or International organisations with an in depth knowledge of IHL / LOAC. Academics and students with an interest in developing a deeper understanding of the subject area are also very welcome to attend. Given the relatively short length of the course it is assumed participants will already have a sound knowledge of IHL /LOAC principles and rules and be able to apply these in a practical context. Professor Yoram Dinstein an IIHL Council member and a renowned IHL expert has assisted in re-designing the course syllabus in order to focus on specific aspects of the Jus ad Bellum and Jus in Bello rather than seeking to cover the whole spectrum of IHL. As well as an eminent faculty of academic speakers, many sessions also include experienced military operators. Via contemporary case studies these speakers will provide the practical perspective to the consideration of each issue. Maximum time is allocated throughout the course for question and answer sessions in order to maximise the interaction between participants and speakers thereby promoting a rich and varied debate.
Topics will be covered using a plenary based approach complemented with some practical exercises designed to test the participant’s ability to find outcome oriented solutions through the application of the relevant IHL provisions. Maximum participation is encouraged since we believe the sharing of differing national and cultural experiences and approaches will aide in a better understanding of the multi-national challenge and in developing innovative and practical ways to apply both the spirit of and obligations created under IHL.
Administrative information The registration fee is 1.200 Euro. This should be remitted before the start of the course, or on arrival in cash or Euro currency cheque. Visa and/or Mastercard are accepted. The registration fee coversCourse materialsCourse materials
- Course Material
- Lunches and coffee breaks on working days
- Welcome Cocktail and final official dinner
- Course Photograph, Diploma and Institute Plaque
- Transport from/to Nice Airport
Transfers to/from Nice airport to Sanremo will be arranged. Details of timings for this service will be provided as part of the registration process. The registration fee does not cover all other expenses incurred by the participant such as hotel accommodation, laundry or telephone calls. Participants must ensure that they bring with them sufficient funds to pay for such expenses. Queries on the course including registration and administrative questions should be directed to Ms Maria Jonsson at maria.jonsson@iihl.org.
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