SPECIALISED COURSES ON IHL

Article 36 Weapons Review: Foundation Course

9 – 13 March 2026, Sanremo (Italy)

In an era of growing global arms development and transfer, this course equips participants with the knowledge and practical skills needed to strengthen national capacity to conduct Article 36 weapons reviews of new weapons, means, and methods of warfare.

Objectives

The overarching teaching objectives of the course are to:

  1. Equip participants with an understanding of the history, sources, objectives and development of international law regulating weapons and munitions.
  2. Understand the sources and scope of the Article 36 weapon review obligation.
  3. Develop a practical understanding of the weapon review process, evidentiary requirements, standards of legality and reporting outcomes.
  4. Understand how a weapon review framework complements and informs national weapon acquisition processes.
  5. Learn, through practical activities, to the functional approach to the legal review of new technology weapons.
Target Audience

The course is designed for the following personnel:

  • Military legal advisors who are or may become responsible for the conduct of legal reviews of new weapons.
  • Policy makers and project managers who work in defence weapons procurement organisations.
  • Diplomatic personnel working in arms control and counter-proliferation.
  • Industry representatives responsible for the development of new technology weapons.
  • Our Academic partners.
Methodology

The teaching methodology used for this course comprises a combination of presentations, case studies, panel discussions and syndicate work. Attendees will participate in group case study exercises addressing current legal review issues. Exercises are facilitated by teaching staff utilising examples of new weapons, means and methods of warfare. The focus throughout the course is an experienced based methodology which practically addresses topics.

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REGISTRATION FORM

Registration deadline: 23 February 2026

PROGRAMME

For any additional information, please contact the Military Department at  military.department@iihl.org.

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Duration:
1 week
Language:
English
Registration fee:
€ 1.150
End of course:
Official certificate
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Participation quota amounts to € 1.150. It must be remitted before the start of the course by bank transfer or, at the latest, upon arrival in cash or Euro currency cheque. Visa and/or Mastercard are also accepted either on the website (click here) or at the Institute.

The course will be conducted in English and reasonable language proficiency is required. There will not be simultaneous translation.

The official Certificate will be released to participants who attend the course in full (including live and self-paced sessions).

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