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International Diplomatic and Consular Law

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Course ID: 2751-IP-S2-1-IDCL
Erasmus code / ISCED: (unknown) / (0312) Political sciences and civics The ISCED (International Standard Classification of Education) code has been designed by UNESCO.
Course title: International Diplomatic and Consular Law
Name in Polish: International Diplomatic and Consular Law
Organizational unit: Faculty of Political and Security Sciences
Course groups: (in Polish) International Politics and Diplomacy - II stopna - 1 rok - studia stacjonarne
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): 3.00 Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles:
  • the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS;
  • the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h;
  • 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes;
  • weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS;
  • work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load.
Language: English
Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of public international law is recommended
Total student workload:

Participation in lectures – 15h

Direct preparation for lectures (including consultations and feedback) – 20h

Self-study (searches for required treaties, case law and literature; pre-reading of recommended texts) – 20h

Preparation for the exam – 20h

Total: 75h
Learning outcomes - knowledge:

A student:

• K1: identifies sources of international diplomatic and consular law – K_W01, K_W03

• K2: knows, at an advanced level, terminology of international law in the fields of diplomatic and consular law – K_W01, K_W03, K_W06

• K3: recalls rules, principles and constructs of international diplomatic and consular law – K_W03, K_W07
Learning outcomes - skills:

A student:

• S1: reads and interprets legal texts in the fields of diplomatic and consular law – K_U10

• S2: correctly applies rules of international diplomatic and consular law to factual situations – K_U04

• S3: compares diplomatic and consular relations and the rules governing these relations – K_U09
Learning outcomes - social competencies:

A student:

• SC1: conscientiously and systematically prepares for classes – K_K04

• SC2: recognizes the need to develop international cooperation and trust by means of diplomatic and consular relations and the value of the efficient conduct of these relations – K_K01, K_K03
Teaching methods:

Expository methods – participatory lecture

Explanatory methods – case study
Expository teaching methods:

- participatory lecture
Exploratory teaching methods:

- case study
Short description:

The subject is dedicated to the rules of international law governing the various aspects of diplomatic and consular relations. It is intended not only to present the most important sources of these rules and provide comment on their provisions, but also explain problems concerning their practical application, inter alia on the basis of relevant case-law of the International Court of Justice.
Full description:

• Organs representing States in international relations.

• Definitions of diplomatic relations and consular relations.

• Sources of diplomatic and consular law (custom, multilateral treaties, bilateral treaties).

• The establishment of diplomatic and consular relations (the principle of mutual consent, consequences of the establishment or severance of diplomatic relations for consular relations).

• Members of a diplomatic mission/consular post (the head of mission/consular post, members of the staff); members of the private staff.

• Appointment and accreditation/admission of the head of mission/consular post (agrément, credentials, commissions, exequatur).

• Classes of heads of missions/consular posts.

• Precedence of heads of missions/consular posts.

• Appointment and precedence of members of the staff of diplomatic missions/consular posts..

• The end of a diplomatic mission/consular post and the end of the function of a diplomatic agent/consular officer (causes, consequences).

• Diplomatic and consular relations during conflicts.

• Diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities (inter alia inviolability and jurisdictional immunity) – similarities and differences.

• Obligations of members of diplomatic missions/consular posts.

• Honorary consular officers.

• Diplomatic functions and consular functions; their evolution.

• Special missions (definition, composition, functions, privileges and immunities).

• Permanent representations to international organizations.

• New developments in the field of international diplomatic and consular law.
Bibliography:

Basic:

Sources of law:

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)

The Convention on Special Missions (New York, 1969)

Case-law of the International Court of Justice

United States Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran (United States of America v. Iran), Judgment of 24 May1980.

LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), Judgment of 27 June 2001.

Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America), Judgment of 31 March 2004.

Literature:

Robledo J.M.G., The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, available at: https://legal.un.org/avl/pdf/ha/vccr/vccr_e.pdf.

Sen B., A Diplomat’s Handbook of International Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Dordrecht-Boston-London 1988.

Shaw M.N., The International Law, 6th edition, Cambridge 2008.

Complementary:

Cooper A.F., Heine J., Thakur R. (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Oxford 2013.

Denza E., Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 4th edition, Oxford 2016.

Lee L.T., Quigley J.B., Consular Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Oxford 2008.
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:

Final exam (test including single choice questions, true/false questions) – K1-K3, S1-S3,

Continuous assessment (preparation for classes, active participation) – SC1, SC2

On the basis of positive continuous assessment the final grade may be increased by 0,5 grade

Classes in period "Winter semester 2021/22" (past)

Time span: 2021-10-01 - 2022-02-20
Selected timetable range:
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Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours more information
Coordinators: Joanna Rezmer
Group instructors: Joanna Rezmer
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Examination: Examination
Short description:

The subject is dedicated to the rules of international law governing the various aspects of diplomatic and consular relations. It is intended not only to present the most important sources of these rules and provide comment on their provisions, but also explain problems concerning their practical application, inter alia on the basis of relevant case-law of the International Court of Justice.
Full description:

1. Organs representing States in international relations and sources of diplomatic and consular law (custom, multilateral treaties, bilateral treaties) (1h)

2. Definitions of diplomatic relations and consular relations (1h)

3. The establishment of diplomatic and consular relations (the principle of mutual consent, consequences of the establishment or severance of diplomatic relations for consular relations) (1h)

4. Members of a diplomatic mission/consular post (the head of mission/consular post, members of the staff); members of the private staff (1h)

5. Appointment and accreditation/admission of the head of mission/consular post (agrément, credentials, commissions, exequatur) (1h)

6. Classes of heads of missions/consular posts and precedence of heads of missions/consular posts (1h)

7. Appointment and precedence of members of the staff of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

8. The end of a diplomatic mission/consular post and the end of the function of a diplomatic agent/consular officer (causes, consequences) (1h)

9. Diplomatic and consular relations during conflicts. (1h)

10. Diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities (inter alia inviolability and jurisdictional immunity) – similarities and differences (1h)

11. Obligations of members of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

12. Diplomatic functions and consular functions; their evolution. Honorary consular officers (1h)

13. Special missions (definition, composition, functions, privileges and immunities) (1h)

14. Permanent representations to international organizations.

15. New developments in the field of international diplomatic and consular law (1h)
Bibliography:

Basic:

Sources of law:

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)

The Convention on Special Missions (New York, 1969)

Case-law of the International Court of Justice

United States Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran (United States of America v. Iran), Judgment of 24 May1980.

LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), Judgment of 27 June 2001.

Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America), Judgment of 31 March 2004.

Literature:

Robledo J.M.G., The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, available at: https://legal.un.org/avl/pdf/ha/vccr/vccr_e.pdf.

Sen B., A Diplomat’s Handbook of International Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Dordrecht-Boston-London 1988.

Shaw M.N., The International Law, 6th edition, Cambridge 2008.

Complementary:

Cooper A.F., Heine J., Thakur R. (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Oxford 2013.

Denza E., Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 4th edition, Oxford 2016.

Lee L.T., Quigley J.B., Consular Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Oxford 2008.

Classes in period "Winter semester 2022/23" (past)

Time span: 2022-10-01 - 2023-02-19
Selected timetable range:
Navigate to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours more information
Coordinators: Joanna Rezmer
Group instructors: Joanna Rezmer
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Examination: Examination
Short description:

The subject is dedicated to the rules of international law governing the various aspects of diplomatic and consular relations. It is intended not only to present the most important sources of these rules and provide comment on their provisions, but also explain problems concerning their practical application, inter alia on the basis of relevant case-law of the International Court of Justice.
Full description:

1. Organs representing States in international relations and sources of diplomatic and consular law (custom, multilateral treaties, bilateral treaties) (1h)

2. Definitions of diplomatic relations and consular relations (1h)

3. The establishment of diplomatic and consular relations (the principle of mutual consent, consequences of the establishment or severance of diplomatic relations for consular relations) (1h)

4. Members of a diplomatic mission/consular post (the head of mission/consular post, members of the staff); members of the private staff (1h)

5. Appointment and accreditation/admission of the head of mission/consular post (agrément, credentials, commissions, exequatur) (1h)

6. Classes of heads of missions/consular posts and precedence of heads of missions/consular posts (1h)

7. Appointment and precedence of members of the staff of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

8. The end of a diplomatic mission/consular post and the end of the function of a diplomatic agent/consular officer (causes, consequences) (1h)

9. Diplomatic and consular relations during conflicts. (1h)

10. Diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities (inter alia inviolability and jurisdictional immunity) – similarities and differences (1h)

11. Obligations of members of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

12. Diplomatic functions and consular functions; their evolution. Honorary consular officers (1h)

13. Special missions (definition, composition, functions, privileges and immunities) (1h)

14. Permanent representations to international organizations.

15. New developments in the field of international diplomatic and consular law (1h)
Bibliography:

Basic:

Sources of law:

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)

The Convention on Special Missions (New York, 1969)

Case-law of the International Court of Justice

United States Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran (United States of America v. Iran), Judgment of 24 May1980.

LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), Judgment of 27 June 2001.

Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America), Judgment of 31 March 2004.

Literature:

Robledo J.M.G., The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, available at: https://legal.un.org/avl/pdf/ha/vccr/vccr_e.pdf.

Sen B., A Diplomat’s Handbook of International Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Dordrecht-Boston-London 1988.

Shaw M.N., The International Law, 6th edition, Cambridge 2008.

Complementary:

Cooper A.F., Heine J., Thakur R. (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Oxford 2013.

Denza E., Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 4th edition, Oxford 2016.

Lee L.T., Quigley J.B., Consular Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Oxford 2008.

Classes in period "Winter semester 2023/24" (past)

Time span: 2023-10-01 - 2024-02-19
Selected timetable range:
Navigate to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours more information
Coordinators: Joanna Rezmer
Group instructors: Joanna Rezmer
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Examination: Examination
Short description:

The subject is dedicated to the rules of international law governing the various aspects of diplomatic and consular relations. It is intended not only to present the most important sources of these rules and provide comment on their provisions, but also explain problems concerning their practical application, inter alia on the basis of relevant case-law of the International Court of Justice.
Full description:

1. Organs representing States in international relations and sources of diplomatic and consular law (custom, multilateral treaties, bilateral treaties) (1h)

2. Definitions of diplomatic relations and consular relations (1h)

3. The establishment of diplomatic and consular relations (the principle of mutual consent, consequences of the establishment or severance of diplomatic relations for consular relations) (1h)

4. Members of a diplomatic mission/consular post (the head of mission/consular post, members of the staff); members of the private staff (1h)

5. Appointment and accreditation/admission of the head of mission/consular post (agrément, credentials, commissions, exequatur) (1h)

6. Classes of heads of missions/consular posts and precedence of heads of missions/consular posts (1h)

7. Appointment and precedence of members of the staff of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

8. The end of a diplomatic mission/consular post and the end of the function of a diplomatic agent/consular officer (causes, consequences) (1h)

9. Diplomatic and consular relations during conflicts. (1h)

10. Diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities (inter alia inviolability and jurisdictional immunity) – similarities and differences (1h)

11. Obligations of members of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

12. Diplomatic functions and consular functions; their evolution. Honorary consular officers (1h)

13. Special missions (definition, composition, functions, privileges and immunities) (1h)

14. Permanent representations to international organizations.

15. New developments in the field of international diplomatic and consular law (1h)
Bibliography:

Basic:

Sources of law:

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)

The Convention on Special Missions (New York, 1969)

Case-law of the International Court of Justice

United States Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran (United States of America v. Iran), Judgment of 24 May1980.

LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), Judgment of 27 June 2001.

Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America), Judgment of 31 March 2004.

Literature:

Robledo J.M.G., The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, available at: https://legal.un.org/avl/pdf/ha/vccr/vccr_e.pdf.

Sen B., A Diplomat’s Handbook of International Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Dordrecht-Boston-London 1988.

Shaw M.N., The International Law, 6th edition, Cambridge 2008.

Complementary:

Cooper A.F., Heine J., Thakur R. (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Oxford 2013.

Denza E., Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 4th edition, Oxford 2016.

Lee L.T., Quigley J.B., Consular Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Oxford 2008.

Classes in period "Winter semester 2024/25" (future)

Time span: 2024-10-01 - 2025-02-23
Selected timetable range:
Navigate to timetable
Type of class:
Lecture, 15 hours more information
Coordinators: Joanna Rezmer
Group instructors: Joanna Rezmer
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Examination: Examination
Short description:

The subject is dedicated to the rules of international law governing the various aspects of diplomatic and consular relations. It is intended not only to present the most important sources of these rules and provide comment on their provisions, but also explain problems concerning their practical application, inter alia on the basis of relevant case-law of the International Court of Justice.
Full description:

1. Organs representing States in international relations and sources of diplomatic and consular law (custom, multilateral treaties, bilateral treaties) (1h)

2. Definitions of diplomatic relations and consular relations (1h)

3. The establishment of diplomatic and consular relations (the principle of mutual consent, consequences of the establishment or severance of diplomatic relations for consular relations) (1h)

4. Members of a diplomatic mission/consular post (the head of mission/consular post, members of the staff); members of the private staff (1h)

5. Appointment and accreditation/admission of the head of mission/consular post (agrément, credentials, commissions, exequatur) (1h)

6. Classes of heads of missions/consular posts and precedence of heads of missions/consular posts (1h)

7. Appointment and precedence of members of the staff of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

8. The end of a diplomatic mission/consular post and the end of the function of a diplomatic agent/consular officer (causes, consequences) (1h)

9. Diplomatic and consular relations during conflicts. (1h)

10. Diplomatic and consular privileges and immunities (inter alia inviolability and jurisdictional immunity) – similarities and differences (1h)

11. Obligations of members of diplomatic missions/consular posts (1h)

12. Diplomatic functions and consular functions; their evolution. Honorary consular officers (1h)

13. Special missions (definition, composition, functions, privileges and immunities) (1h)

14. Permanent representations to international organizations.

15. New developments in the field of international diplomatic and consular law (1h)
Bibliography:

Basic:

Sources of law:

The Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations (1961)

The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations (1963)

The Convention on Special Missions (New York, 1969)

Case-law of the International Court of Justice

United States Diplomatic and Consular Staff in Tehran (United States of America v. Iran), Judgment of 24 May1980.

LaGrand (Germany v. United States of America), Judgment of 27 June 2001.

Avena and Other Mexican Nationals (Mexico v. United States of America), Judgment of 31 March 2004.

Literature:

Robledo J.M.G., The Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law, available at: https://legal.un.org/avl/pdf/ha/vccr/vccr_e.pdf.

Sen B., A Diplomat’s Handbook of International Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Dordrecht-Boston-London 1988.

Shaw M.N., The International Law, 6th edition, Cambridge 2008.

Complementary:

Cooper A.F., Heine J., Thakur R. (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of Modern Diplomacy, Oxford 2013.

Denza E., Commentary on the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 4th edition, Oxford 2016.

Lee L.T., Quigley J.B., Consular Law and Practice, 3rd edition, Oxford 2008.
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