International Law of the Sea (P02575)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : LAW-P-P02575

This course will consider the principal legal issues raised by the contemporary international law of the sea. The course will focus on the legal framework of maritime jurisdiction found in the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Students will also consider how this Convention interacts with other relevant treaties and international instruments. In this context, the work of several international institutions - political, technical and judicial - will be considered. Students with no prior knowledge of international law are advised to take Fundamental Issues in International Law.

? Keywords : International law, sea, maritime

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Law, (School of Law, Schedule F)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
14/01/2009	11:10	13:00			Room 331, Old College

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the contemporary legal issues in the international law of the sea. Students should have a critical understanding of the international legal framework for maritime activities and how the law of the sea evolves to meet new threats and challenges. Moreover, students should be able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the available mechanisms of law-making in this field. Students are expected to develop their views on the legitimacy, coherence, and integrity of the law of the sea framework. Overall, students should be equipped to present coherent and persuasive arguments in the areas covered.