<p>Investigating and Prosecuting International Crimes is the second course in Leiden University's International Law in Action series on Coursera. It offers an insider view of how international criminal courts and tribunals in The Hague investigate and prosecute genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, examining whether and how international criminal justice delivers accountability.</p><ul><li>Five modules covering core concepts, institutions and procedures, trying perpetrators, remedying harm, and the future of international criminal justice.</li><li>Self-paced with flexible schedule; five graded assignments contribute to a shareable certificate.</li><li>Discusses landmark cases including Lubanga – the ICC's first-ever trial – and the legacy of UN international criminal tribunals such as the ICTY and ICTR.</li><li>Taught by Carsten Stahn and Sergey Vasiliev of Universiteit Leiden.</li><li>Free to join; an optional verified certificate is available for a fee, with financial aid available via Coursera.</li></ul><p>It builds on the first course in the series on the international courts and tribunals in The Hague.</p>