LAW5619 European human rights law
Faculty of Law
LAW5619 European human rights law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2023 entry.
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Overview
This unit will provide an overview of the origin, development and current status of human rights protection in Europe. Its primary focus will be on the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, which has established the most sophisticated and successful regional system of human rights protection in the world. The European Court of Human Rights, based in Strasbourg, holds to account member states for violations of the rights and freedoms guaranteed by the convention to over 800 million persons. The second component concentrates on the European Union and how on the basis of a few EU Treaty provisions - now reinforced by the Charter of Fundamental Rights - the Court of justice has fashioned a comprehensive and dynamic system of judicial protection.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for LAW5619.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply knowledge and understanding of the European Convention of Human Rights, the case law of the European Court of Human Rights and the Convention's place within the constitutional and political structure of Europe;
- 2
Investigate, analyse and synthesise debates surrounding controversial issues arising under European human rights law;
- 3
Conduct research into issues relating to how the European Court of Human Rights has consistently updated the obligations on member states in the light of changing circumstances, especially social and cultural values; and
- 4
Use cognitive, technical and creative skills to apply general human rights legal principles to specific problems.
Workload and teaching
Students are required to attend 36 hours of lectures over the duration of this semi-intensive unit.
Where it fits
LAW5619 is part of 1 area of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Marilyn Pittard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5619?
LAW5619 has no prerequisites.
When is LAW5619 offered?
LAW5619 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
Which majors and minors include LAW5619?
LAW5619 is part of Global society and human rights.