Public International Law (LAWS4012) – Complete Weeks 1–12 Summary Notes

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Comprehensive, high-quality notes covering all 12 weeks of Public International Law (LAWS4012) at the University of Newcastle. Written in clear bullet-point format and structured week-by-week for quick reference. Covers lectures, readings, podcasts, and PowerPoints, following the same professional format used in my Administrative Law and Employment Law note sets. Includes: • Nature, sources, and critiques of international law (realism, TWAIL, feminism, postmodernism) • Statehood, sovereignty, and self-determination • Treaties, custom, and general principles (Art 38 ICJ Statute) • International law in Australia – dualism, external affairs power, Teoh and Tasmanian Dam cases • Territory, use of force, and state responsibility (ARSIWA framework) • Peaceful settlement of disputes, ICJ jurisdiction, and arbitration • Role of the UN, Security Council powers, collective security, and peacekeeping • Immunities of states, diplomats, and IOs (Germany v Italy, Arrest Warrant, Pinochet) • International criminal law – Nuremberg to ICC, core crimes, command responsibility, universal jurisdiction Perfect for quizzes, essays, and take-home assessments. Easy to follow, no filler – just precise, exam-level summaries suitable for HD/D students wanting a full understanding of every topic.