Introduce the legal and ethical principles relevant to armed conflict and civilian protection. Apply distinctions between legal frameworks to classroom cases.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify the relevant framework in a supplied case.
  • Explain obligations towards protected persons.
  • Evaluate a civilian-protection concern using authoritative guidance.

Main topics

  • Applicable legal frameworks
  • Distinction and proportionality principles
  • Civilian protection
  • Humanitarian access

Practical task

Analyse a fictional humanitarian-access case and prepare a protection-focused policy brief.

Assessment

Case assessment and a principles-based written test.