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Archived Version 2017 - 2018
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the European & International systems for the protection of human rights. The module will examine the European human rights architecture in a comparative perspective, considering the challenges that arise from the overlap between national, European Union (EU) and European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) norms. It will focus on a number of specific examples, including the right to privacy, the right to due process, the right to vote, the right to strike and the right to abortion. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the architecture for the protection of fundamental rights in Europe in a global perspective, also with reference to other human rights regimes 2. Identify the core challenges that arise from the overlap between national, EU, and ECHR norms in the field of human rights 3. Evaluate the practical functioning of the European and international human rights system through the analysis of case studies. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Session 1: IntroductionHistorical Development of IHLThe origins of international human rights discourse from historical, philosophical and legal perspectives.Session 2: The Right to PrivacyConventional and other sources of IHRLHow is international human rights law created?Session 3: Challenges: BrexitCustomary Law and Jus CogensHow can States make law informally?Session 4: Challenges: Rule of Law CrisisUN Charter Provisions on HRThe place of human rights in the CharterSession 5: Human Rights: EU and ECHRUN HR Charter BodiesGeneral Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice etcSession 6: Human Rights: EU and National ConstitutionsUN HR TreatiesHow effective are UN human rights treaties?Session 7: The Right to Due ProcessUN HR Treaty BodiesCAT, CEDAW, Human Rights Committee etcSession 8: The Right to VoteWomen's Rights, CEDAW, Comfort Women, FGMDo women get adequate protection under international human rights law?Session 9: The Right to StrikeRights of the Child, CRC, Child SoldiersDo children get adequate protection under international hum an rights law?Session 10: The Right to AbortionRights of Minorities, Definition of 'minority', protection of minorities under UN and regional human rights lawWhat is the place of minorities in international human rights law?Session 11: ConclusionRegional Human Rights Systems - CoE, Inter-American, African, ArabHow are human rights principles and norms understood and implemented in the regions?Violations of IHRL - Judicial and quasi-judicial options, truth and reconciliations commissions, amnestiesCan victims of human rights violations get justice? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 29557, Moodle, 0, Class Notes and Other Relevant Resources are available on the Moodle page for the Module, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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