International Human Rights Law

Cod y Modiwl
LAM1620
Teitl y Modiwl
International Human Rights Law
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2026/2027
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Mr Edward Ditchfield
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Mr Edward Ditchfield
Professor Ryszard Piotrowicz

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester ORAL PRESENTATION 20%
Asesiad Semester WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 6,000 WORDS 80%
Asesiad Ailsefyll ORAL PRESENTATION TO BE DELIVERED, IF FAILED 20%
Asesiad Ailsefyll WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT OF 6,000 WORDS TO BE SUBMITTED, IF FAILED 80%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the justification for the international legal protection of human rights. 2. Display knowledge of the international legal and institutional frameworks for the protection of human rights. 3. Assess and explain the operation of the different mechanisms for the protection of human rights and evaluate their effectiveness. 4. Conduct research and find legal solutions related to the protection of international human rights. 5. Situate human rights issues in the broad context of international and national law. 6. Demonstrate critical and analytical skills and apply them to concrete cases and situations.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will provide a general overview of the most relevant issues concerning the international protection of human rights. These will include the international and universal approach to the definition and protection of human rights, and the implications for states, groups and individuals. The module will focus on the international law related to human rights, in particular the International Bill of Human Rights. The role of the United Nations and relevant regional organisations will be discussed, as well as the main mechanisms available at international and regional level, such as international courts and other bodies. The role of Non-Governmental Organisations and other national mechanisms will also be considered.

Cynnwys

The module will provide a general overview of the most relevant issues concerning the international protection of human rights. These will include the international and universal approach to the definition and protection of human rights, and the implications for states, groups and individuals. The module will focus on the international law related to human rights, in particular the International Bill of Human Rights. The role of the United Nations and relevant regional organisations will be discussed, as well as the main mechanisms available at international and regional level, such as international courts and other bodies. The role of Non-Governmental Organisations and other national mechanisms will also be considered.

Nodau

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