CUS502 International Customs Law (16)

This unit introduces students to the relationship between the domestic responsibilities of customs services and the international law obligations to which they give effect. The unit examines the jurisdiction of customs authorities and assesses the international organisations and conventions that impact on customs activities, with particular focus on the impact of the conventions of the World Customs Organization.

Subject Outlines
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2018.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

Centre for Customs and Excise Studies

Subject Relationships

CUS402 Paired Subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to identify and assess critically the sources of international customs law including key international instruments affecting Customs operations
  • be able to apply the principles of international customs law to situations that they may face as customs officials
  • be able to analyse issues that may arise in the customs environment in the context of international legal requirements
  • be able to make high level, independent judgements concerning the administration of customs procedures in conformity with the rules of international law
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to contribute to policy-making processes which impact on customs practice and procedure with appropriate reference to relevant international conventions

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction to International Customs Law
  • ­ International Customs Law and the Contemporary International Environment
  • ­ Treaties as sources of International Customs Law
  • ­ Other sources of International Customs Law
  • Customs Jurisdiction
  • ­ Jurisdiction in the Air and at Sea
  • ­ Jurisdiction - Extraterritoriality and Immunity
  • Key WCO Instruments
  • ­ The CCC Convention and the HS Convention
  • ­ The Revised Kyoto Convention and the SAFE Framework
  • WTO Agreements
  • ­ The key principles of GATT
  • ­ Other WTO Agreements
  • Offences, Sanctions and Appeals
  • ­ Illicit Drugs
  • ­ Other international customs offences
  • ­ International guidance on penalties and legal process

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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