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Library

Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 09:00 - 18:00
Friday: 09:00 - 16:00

It is a reference library. Borrowing is only possible for members of the UzK institutes. Members of institutes are kindly requested to direct borrowing inquiries to: e-mail.

News

Eighth Hans Kelsen Memorial Lecture on International Peace and Security Law

On June 3rd, the Institute hosted the eighth Hans Kelsen Memorial Lecture with Prof. Dr. David Kretzmer. The recording…

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07/18/2024
Under Siege: LOAC Obligations of the Besieged Party

Together with Prof. Michael Schmitt, Rosa-Lena Lauterbach analyzes the legal obligations of the besieged war party for…

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07/05/2024
Apply now for the IBA ICC Moot Court 2025!

Applications will be accepted until 30.6. An information evening will be held on 13.6 in the institute.

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06/05/2024
50 Years of Repatriation of Cultural Assets

Celina Greppler and Jan Homann trace the development of decolonization of cultural heritage in the Zeitschrift für die…

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04/23/2024
Where do States Stand on Official Immunity Under International Law?

In her most recent article, Joana de Andrade Pacheco explores the evolution of international law regarding the debate on…

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04/19/2024
Seminar on the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine

On April 10, Prof. Kreß delivered the keynote address as part of a seminar organized by the Council of Europe on the…

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04/17/2024
Ukraine war: “Serious violation of international law”

In the WDR 5 Morgenecho interview, Prof. Kreß talks about the violations of international law by Russian warfare.

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04/02/2024
Germany and International Criminal Law: Reflections in Light of Current Developments

For an English summary on the current developments on Germany’s position concerning immunity in International Criminal…

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03/14/2024
A Alemanha e o Direito Penal Internacional: reflexões à luz de desenvolvimentos recentes

For a Portuguese summary on the current developments on Germany’s position concerning immunity in International Criminal…

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03/14/2024
Reforming International Criminal Law: An Interview with Prof. Claus Kreß

In an interview with the public German Radio ‘Deutschlandfunk’, Prof. Kreß spoke about the German federal plans to…

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02/09/2024
In pursuit of War Criminals: Ukraine v. Russia

In a joint interview with Senior Public Prosecutor Klaus Hoffmann, Prof. Claus Kreß discussed the chances of arresting…

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02/09/2024
The Law of Relief Action – Is Israel Required to Allow Fuel into Gaza?

In view of the desolate humanitarian situation in Gaza, Rosa-Lena Lauterbach analyzed whether Israel is required by…

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01/24/2024
A “complete siege” of Gaza in Accordance with International Humanitarian Law

Rosa-Lena Lauterbach analyzes whether Israel’s siege of the Gaza Strip after Hamas’s attacks on 7 October 2023 is…

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12/06/2023
Breaching International Law in the Near East

Christoph Heinemann interviewed Prof. Claus Kreß on matters of International Peace and Security Law concerning the…

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11/24/2023
On the New Momentum Regarding the Prosecution of the Crime of Aggression

From October 6 to October 11, 2023, the Vienna Conference on Amendments took place under the motto "Towards one…

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10/26/2023

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Contact

Contact

Tanja Liese

Secretary

Telephone 0221 470-5614
Fax 0221 470-5985
E-mail tanja.liese(at)uni-koeln.de

Location of the institute rooms
Main Building of Cologne University | Unit 5 Basement floor
50923 Köln
Postal address of the institute
Universität zu Köln
Institute for International Peace and Security Law
Albertus-Magnus-Platz
50923 Köln