Abstract
This subject will provide an in-depth study of the various aspects of international air law including the contemporary aviation environment, the institutional framework and the fundamental legal principles as set out in the Chicago Convention and other multilateral and bilateral instruments.
Syllabus
The contemporary aviation environmentThe institutional frameworkFundamental principles of international air lawJurisdictionTraffic rights and air service agreementsUse of force against civil aviationThe use of force by states against civil aircraftHijacking and air rageLiability IssuesLiability for damage and injury to passengersInterpreting the Warsaw ConventionCarriage of goods by airClearance of passengers and goodsRules … For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to explain and discuss critically the main legal principles which govern civil aviation in the context of the impact on international trade flows and border regulation;
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be able to locate and use key international instruments and research appropriate compliance responses to international air law and apply that research to practical and theoretical situations that they may face as border regulators and/or managers;
3.
be able to identify and explain the practical impact on border regulation and management of international air law including analysing and critically assessing the regulatory frameworks of different countries against best practice and established international standards;
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be able to formulate appropriate and well-developed policy and legal advice for border managers and/or regulators on the application of international conventions on different aspects of aviation, space travel and transport and to be able to communicate that advice to others;