Human Rights

Human Rights is increasingly becoming a subject of both national and international importance, with many countries now endeavouring to ensure that their legal systems embody a full respect for citizens human rights and the growth of international protocols, such as that leading to the establishment of the International Criminal Court, those securing the rights of minority populations and indigenous groups, and the creation of international conventions designed to tackle Human Trafficking.

SYLLABUS

Students must complete four courses, a course in research skills , LS5087 Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship) and a dissertation (LS5810 LLM Dissertation). At least three courses must be taken from the Human Rights course options, and must include LS 5590 International Human Rights Law . The fourth course can be taken from a different LLM Programme.

A list of courses is below. Students should note, however, that course options are dependent on staff availability, sabbatical arrangements and sufficient enrolment. The number in brackets indicates the semester in which the course is taught.

Compulsory Course:

* LS5590 International Human Rights Law (2)

Optional Courses:

* LS501C International Energy and Environmental Law (1)
* LS501D Oil and Minerals for Good (1)
* LS5068 The Politics of Human Rights (1)
* LS5078 The Evolution of International Law in a World of Crises (1)
* LS551F The Law of International Organizations (2)
* LS551G International Humanitarian Law (2)
* LS5549 The Use of Force and International Law (2)
* LS5578 Intellectual property, Human Rights and Development (2)

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is based on a combination of written examination at the end of the relevant semester and one or more course essays. In addition, students must complete a course in research methods and a dissertation on a topic within the specialism. The dissertation is planned and written between March and August each year. Guidance on the writing of a dissertation is given.

TEACHING

Teaching is organised on a modular basis. There are two 12-week semesters, the first beginning at the end of September, the second at the end of January. Students can join either in September or January. Examinations are held at the end of each semester, in January and May. The dissertation is submitted at the beginning of September each year, regardless of start date. Courses are offered subject to the availability of staff, sufficient enrolment and sabbatical arrangements.

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