International Human Rights Law: 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. (Central time) MTWRF July 20-24 & July 27-31.

1 credit.

The protection of human rights is of significant concern in modern international law. Understanding its significance involves knowing what current human rights guarantees are provided by international law and how the institutional arrangements for protecting them work. During the first week of this course we will critically examine some of the main human rights institutions and treaties and review the procedures for implementing them. We will focus on the main human rights mechanisms at the United Nations and also within the regional systems of Europe, Africa and Latin America and consider their strengths and weaknesses. In the second week we will address selected substantive rights such as the right to life, freedom of expression and some specific economic and social rights such as the right to healthcare and cultural rights. Throughout the course we will bear in mind overarching themes of equality, dignity, non-discrimination and diversity. Grading will be based on a take-home exam. Instructor — Dr. Sorcha MacLeod.