[Hamp-law] Field Visit to International Tribunals at The Hague

[Flavio Risech]

FIELD VISIT TO THE
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNALS THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS
March 9-14, 2008

Application Deadline February 6, 2008

Associate Professor of Law Flavio Risech will lead a group of 
Hampshire and Five College students on this exciting exploration of 
the international legal institutions established at The Hague, 
Netherlands.

Arriving in The Hague on Sunday morning, March 9, the group will 
engage in research visits to:

o	the International Criminal Court, the venue for the 
atrocities trial of Liberia's deposed leader Charles Taylor,

o	the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former 
Yugoslavia, site of the ongoing trials of those accused of war crimes 
in the Balkans in the 1990s,

o	the International Court of Justice, the UN's high court for 
resolution of disputes between States and housed in the spectacular 
Peace Palace.

Meetings with court personnel. prosecutors and members of NGOs 
concerned with international criminal jurisprudence will give you 
many opportunities to ask questions and learn more. Observation of 
actual court proceedings will be central. Students will complete 
short research assignments during the field visit.

In addition, we will visit some key historical human rights sites in 
the Netherlands, including the Anne Frank House, the Netherlands 
Holocaust memorial, and the Homomonument, one of the world's only 
official monuments to lesbian and gay freedom.

Generally the evenings will be free for you to explore the rich 
cultural offerings of The Hague and nearby cities such as Amsterdam, 
Leiden, Delft and Rotterdam. Because spring break falls the following 
week, students are free to remain in Europe at their own expense 
after the conclusion of the field visit on 14 March. There is a fine 
network of youth hostels across Holland that provide excellent, 
low-cost lodgings and meals. (www.stayokay.nl).

ACADEMIC EVALUATION:

This field visit is an optional part of the course SS108 Genocide and 
Crimes Against Humanity, Spring 2008, and will be evaluated as such 
for those enrolled in the course.  Evaluation for students not 
enrolled in the course may be available through negotiating an 
independent study contract with Professor Risech prior to the end of 
the Hampshire Add-Drop period, February 12, 2008.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
There is a maximum of 10 participants, Students must have completed 
or be currently taking a course on international criminal law or 
human rights law. Students must have a valid passport at time of 
application. Non US citizens should check with the Global Education 
office to determine Dutch visa and US re-entry requirements.

PROGRAM COSTS:

o	The total cost for the program will be $850.00 plus airfare.

o	You will be responsible for purchasing your own air ticket, 
which costs an estimated $500-600 based on currently available fares 
on Northwest Airlines for flights Hartford to Amsterdam on 8 Mar, 
arriving 9 Mar, and returning 14 Mar. You may elect to stay longer at 
your own expense.

o	The program costs, $ 850, will cover accommodations and 
breakfasts, and a lunch and dinner allowance at The Hague for 5 days 
(Sunday morning to Friday morning), train from Amsterdam airport to 
The Hague and back, and a local public transit ticket for the week, 
as well as all program costs for the escorted visit.

o	All other incidental costs are the responsibility of the student.

o	Limited Financial Aid may be available: contact the Global 
Education Office for details.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY FEB 6, 2008!
A nonrefundable deposit of $500 will be required by Feb 12 for those 
approved to join the trip.


HOW TO APPLY:

The GEO Short-Term Program Application form will be available from 
the Global Education Office, Merrill House at Hampshire College or at 
its website http://geo.hampshire.edu or from the instructor, Flavio 
Risech.

For more information, contact
Flavio Risech
Associate Professor of Law	              
School of Social Science
Hampshire College
413-559-5504
frisech at hampshire.edu

Katie Irwin, Global Education Office
Merrill House
Hampshire College
413-559-6197
kirwin at hampshire.edu
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