LW6142E - International Investment Law | ||||||||||
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Course Aims | ||||||||||
This "International Investment Law" course is intended to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the international legal and treaty frameworks that govern international investment actions, protection, and issuance. It aims to provide students with tangible examples that facilitate a better grasp and application of these laws and treaties, as well as insight into how international investment disputes are handled and resolved. Students are further urged to ponder the political and social context of foreign direct investment and capital investment activities. An additional focus is placed on evaluating the efficacy and legitimacy of investment regulations manifested in various forms, such as public/private and hard/soft law. The primary objectives of the course are as follows: • Discover the foundations from which international investment law originates. • Acquire knowledge about the interpretation of international law treaties. • Differentiate between obligations based on treaty laws and those based on customary international laws. • Investigate the synergies between treaty-based obligations and obligations grounded in customary international law, and how they reinforce each other. • Examine the conditions that mandate the attribution of certain conduct to the state for the enforcement of investment treaty obligations. • Delve into the role of local or municipal law and its interplay with international law. • Reflect on why investment treaties have assumed such a pivotal role in shaping the investment landscape. | ||||||||||
Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information) | ||||||||||
Continuous Assessment: 40% | ||||||||||
Examination: 60% | ||||||||||
Examination Duration: 3 hours | ||||||||||
Detailed Course Information | ||||||||||
| LW6142E.pdf | ||||||||||
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