Law School Module Details |
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Title | LAW OF THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 2 | ||
Code | LAW379 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor K Dzehtsiarou Law K.Dzehtsiarou@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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Provide an understanding of the key concepts determining the effectiveness of the European Convention on Human Rights such as legitimacy, sovereignty, authority and responsibility. Provide a detailed outline of substantive rights, such as freedom of expression and association, right to private property, right to free elections and prohibition of discrimination. Provide an opportunity to critically analyse the reform of the European Court of Human Rights. Foster the students' engagement with relevant literature on the topic. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the Law of the European Convention on Human Rights by identifying, defining and critically analysing various doctrinal concepts of the European Court of Human Rights including legitimacy and universality) building on knowledge acquired in LAW362 |
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(LO2) Students will be able to articulate and critically analyse themes and trends from the case law of the Court. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to apply complex rules and standards of ECHR law to real life situations. |
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(LO4) Students will demonstrate a critical understanding of approaches to interpretation of the Convention, building on understanding of key concepts gained in LAW362, such as the margin of appreciation and autonomous interpretation. |
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(LO5) Students will be able to critically analyse the reform of the European Court of Human Rights |
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(S1) Problem Solving Skills |
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(S2) Adaptability |
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(S3) Communication Skills |
Syllabus |
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General introduction Freedom of expression Freedom of association Prohibition of discrimination Right to private property Territorial jurisdiction of the Court and derogations in time of emergency Right to free elections Legitimacy of the European Court of Human Rights Relations between the Court and the Contracting Parties Reform of the Court: Protocols 15 and 16 |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Drop-In |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
7.5 |
2 |
31.5 | |||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 11
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90 mins X 1 totaling 7.5
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Private Study | 118.5 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
24 hour open book exam | 24 | 80 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
15% for a short formerly formative essay (1000 words) | 0 | 15 | ||||
5% for participation in at least 3 of 4 synchronous seminars | 0 | 5 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |
Other Staff Teaching on this Module |
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Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Co-requisite modules: |
LAW362 THE LAW OF THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 1 |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Additional Programme Information |