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If the new and frightful weapons of destruction, which are now at the disposal of the nations, seem destined to abridge the duration of future wars, it appears likely, on the other hand, that future battles will only become more and more murderous." (. ) "Would it not be possible, in time of peace and quiet, to form relief societies for the purpose of having care given to the wounded in wartime by zealous, devoted and thoroughly qualified volunteers? Henri Dunant, A Memory of Solferino (1862)

This course is designed to provide you with an understanding of contemporary problems of international humanitarian law and the related regime of human rights law.

Charity Run

We have decided to run the London Marathon in full Dr. Who Dalek fancy dress in aid of the International Medical Corps. Support us by donating to the International Medical Corps. More information on the Facebook-Group .

Please prepare all readings before the relevant session.

Compulsory readings:

www.icrc.org/eng/assets/files/other/irrc_858_pejic.pdf

Compulsory materials:

www2.ohchr.org/english/law/pdf/cat.pdf . pacer.cadc.uscourts.gov/docs/common/opinions/200507/04-5393a.pdf

• Hamdan v. Rumsfeld, US Supreme Court, Judgement of 29 June 2006,