Postgraduate coursework

LAWS6161 - International Human Rights

Objectives

Examine the principles and practice of international human rights law.
Acquire an introduction to the key concepts, debates, documents and institutions, while encouraging critical examination of these from a variety of angles.
Determine how to regard a situation or predicament as one involving a breach of international human rights law.

Content

Forums where international human rights law is being produced (international tribunals, domestic courts, multilateral bodies - including United Nations organs - regional agencies, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, and the media); settings where international human rights law is being deployed (in Australia and elsewhere); particular identities/subjects that international human rights law aspires to shape, regulate or secure.

Session

Semester 1 Intensive
22-23 & 29-30 April 2010

The timetable is subject to frequent changes. Please refer to the latest version of the Postgraduate Timetable.

Assessment

1 x 2,500 Word Assignment (30%)
1 x 5,000 Word Essay (70%)

Prohibition

Candidates who have previously completed GOVT 6117 - International Politics of Human Rights are not permitted to enrol in this unit.

Courses this unit is available in

Sydney Law School