LAWS6924 - Dispute Settlement in the World Trade Organization (WTO)

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Objectives

Examine through an analysis of several leading disputes the range of procedures used by the WTO Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) for reaching decisions both at first instance and then in relation to appeals, and address the way in which decisions can be enforced.
Consider the problems arising from the present procedure and the possible developments which could take place having regard to proposed amendments by various nation states.
Compare dispute resolution procedures used by the WTO with procedures used in courts and tribunals in Australia.

Content

Dispute settlement procedures and jurisprudence in international law; World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body; brief history of the World Trade Organization and the origins of the Dispute Settlement Body; procedures used by DSB for reaching decisions and in appeals; comparison of dispute settlement procedures used by WTO and courts and tribunals in Australia.

Session

Semester 2 Intensive
9-10 & 23-24 October

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

1 x Class Participation (10%)
1 x Exam (90%)

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School