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Law 251 - International Human Rights

(Half Unit in 2nd term)

This course in International Human Rights is aimed at introducing the students to the content of human rights as protected by international human rights law and to the structures and procedures in place to monitor their implementation.  The course will focus on the international context through the United Nations system, as well as regional human rights systems when relevant. The course takes an interdisciplinary approach and will look at the way in which political and social structures in contemporary society influence the enjoyment of human rights.

We will discuss a variety of substantive topics in terms of current human rights standards.  This will partly be through a study of international treaties, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and partly through the study of specific protection for vulnerable groups, such as minorities and children. Contemporary challenges to human rights will also be addressed such as conflict and development.

This course is available for 2nd year students.

Assessment

Coursework 50%, exam 50%.

Recommended Reading

Rehman. J,  International Human Rights Law, (2nd ed) London, Longman, 2010.

Alston.P, and Goodman.R,  International Human Rights in Context: Law, Politics, Morals, Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2013.

Smith, Rhona Texts and Materials in International Human Rights, 2nd ed.,  London,  Routledge, 2010.

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