Question:

‘International law is not just a body of rules and principles, it is the foundation upon which global peace, justice and security rest. Without it, we descend into the chaos of might over right, where the rule of the powerful prevails over the rule of law.’

To what extent would you agree with the above statement? Analyse critically by reference to two (2) specific areas of PIL studied in the second term, namely

• Human rights in international law, and/or
• The law of refugees, and/or
• International humanitarian law, and/or
• Criminal law with a focus on war crimes and/or crimes against humanity and/or genocide, and/or
• The World Trade Organisation and trade law, and/or
• The legal protection of the environment

Your analysis should incorporate relevant case law, scholarly research, and other pertinent materials.

Please note the following information

• The oral presentations will be delivered face to face (Location : de Hav campus ; room and time tbc)
• Date : 20 or 21 April 2025
• Time limit: your legal analysis will not exceed 8 minutes.
• Your presentation will be followed by a short Q&A from your examiners. All questions will relate to your presentation and chosen two topics. Be prepared to clarify and defend your argument.

You should also submit on Canvas by the day of your presentation:

• a short, concise handout in support of your oral presentation. The handout should only serve as a visual aid, outlining your key points, structure, and examples or cases. Aim for clarity and brevity, not exceeding a single page, as the handout will not be read separately from the presentation.
• Include a bibliography.

i have uploaded all material at below link please download from g-drive.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CKKpGhbohdiboYmUQnEnbm5cbI38ayI1/view?usp=sharing