Law School Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | International Human Rights Law | ||
Code | LAW308 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr V Tzevelekos Law V.Tzevelekos@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The Module aims to - provide students with both substantive and procedural knowledge |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Identify and critically evaluate various theoretical and conceptual ideas underpinning human rights |
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(LO2) Identify what is a human right and consider the content, scope and challenges regarding a number of substantive rights |
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(LO3) Identify potential violations of human rights and use legal reasoning to establish if an action or omission constitutes a violation |
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(LO4) Identify relevant obligation holders and critically evaluate the nature of their obligations |
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(LO5) Identify and critically evaluate key mechanisms for the protection and promotion of international human rights available to seek remedies for human rights violations |
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(LO6) Identify and critically analyse key contemporary challenges to international human rights law such as business and human rights; conflict; poverty and development |
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(LO7) Critically evaluate the role of international human rights within wider context of the international global system (international relations; global governance etc) and assess the effects of political and social structures on human rights enjoyment |
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(S1) Teamwork and Collaborative Learning |
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(S2) Problem-solving and Application of sources and knowledge to real-life scenarios |
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(S3) Critical thinking and Research skills |
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(S4) Oral and Written Communication skills |
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(S5) Independent learning and self-directed study (including exercise of initiative to tackle and solving problems, time management skills; personal responsibility for learning; research and IT skills) |
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(S6) Reflect upon the transferable skills necessary for employment such as, the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations; the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development |
Syllabus |
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The module will cover a number of topics. The following list is indicative and allows for variation year upon year to accommodate staff changes and contemporary topical developments: Part I Introduction - Foundations • Introduction and The Idea of Human Rights: from Foundations to Critiques • International Law and Human Rights: Sources and Obligations and Challenges (Treaty law; Customary International Law; Obligations of States and NSA) Part II Substantive Rights and Mechanisms for their Protection • Substantive Human Rights Provisions – Civil and Political Rights and the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966- Focus on one example e.g. Torture • Substantive Human Rights Provisions – Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the UN International Covenant On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 1966 - Focus on one example e.g. Right to Water • Internati onal Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights • Regional Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of Human Rights • Special human rights protection for vulnerable groups – Indigenous Peoples /Children/Minorities (can change each year) Part III Contemporary Issues (can change depending on staff interest) • Human Rights and Non-State Actors – Business and Human Rights • Human Rights, Poverty and Development • Human Rights Protection in times of Conflict • Responses to Massive Human Rights Violations • The End Times of Human Rights? (Law, Populism, Alternatives) • Conclusion/ Evaluation |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures: There will be 12 x 2-hour lectures (or asynchronous equivalent where relevant) which will provide the student with an introduction to core relevant topics in the field. Each lecture will provide an overview of the issue as well as exploring key issues of particular controversy or complexity around such topics. Self-Directed Learning |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
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30 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 118 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 148 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Students will complete a 2,500-word essay (excluding footnotes) to be submitted at the end of the course. (100%) Students who are required to take the summative assessment in the resit period wil | 0 | 100 |
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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Dr A Chalabi | Law | A.Chalabi@liverpool.ac.uk |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
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Additional Programme Information |