PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW

C. L. AkurugodaLecturer (Probationary)

Faculty of LawDate: 21st January,2015

GROUND RULES Everyone is punctual-Everyone tries their best to

attend the lecture on time. Switch the phone into silent mode, no one is trying to

answer their mobile phones in the classroom. Everyone actively contributes to the class discussions The lecturer will set the learning outcomes Everyone works towards achieving learning outcomes Show mutual respect and listen Avoid distractions Offer feedback Be cooperative towards each other while group work Everyone submits genuine work of them as

assignments Avoid plagiarism

Continued:Maintain compulsory attendance

(70%) Everyone completes assigned homework No personal phone calls to lecturer’s

mobile Communicate through official means

Ex: Letter, E-mail to weblog where all others can access The lecturer will encourage questions, use

interactive methods while creating mistake permitting culture in the classroom

Use a range of learning aids, resources (RBL)

Classroom activities for

active learning

Poster presentations

Oral presentations

Group discussions

Other activitiesRole-playDebatesQuestioning

What is Public

International Law?

Outcomes of the lesson!

At the end of the lesson students will be able to;define the ILexplain difference between

traditional and modern approach to define IL

identify the expansion of the scope of the IL

Homework?Definitions for IL?1. ..2. …3. ….4. …5. …..

Lawrence“The rule which determine the conduct of the general body of civilized states in their mutual dealings”

Oppenheim"Law of Nation or Interna tional

Law is the name for the body of customary and conventional rules which are considered legally binding by civilized states in their relation with each other.“

http://www.preservearticles.com/2012011020419/what-are-the-drawsbacks-of-the-definition-of-international-law-given-by-l-oppenheim.html

Oppenheim (9th edition)“International law is the body of

rules which are legally binding on States in their intercourse with each other. These rules are primarily those which govern the relation of Organisations and, to some extant, also individuals may be subjects of rights conferred and duties imposed by International law.”

http://mayank-lawnotes.blogspot.com/2007/01/public-international-law.html

Brierly“ The Law of Nations or

International Law may be defined as the body of rules and principles of action which are binding upon civilized States in their relations with one another.”

http://mayank-lawnotes.blogspot.com/2007/01/public-international-law.html

J G Starke  “ International law may be defined

as that body of law which composed for its greater part of the principles and rules of conduct which states feel themselves bound to observe, and therefore, do commonly observe in their relations with each other,

and which includes also :(a) The rules of law relating to the functioning of international institutions or organisations, their relations with each other, and their relations with states and individuals; and(b) certain rules of law relating to individuals and non-state entities so far as the rights or duties of such individuals and non-state entities are the concern of the international community.

HomeworkDraw a mind map based on

above definitions or Sketch a picture based on above definitions on a A4 size paper and bring it to class on next day!

Thank you!