Overview
This course examines the operation of human rights law in practice in international, regional and domestic U.S. and Australian contexts. Based in New York, the course draws together leading U.S. and international human rights lawyers to provide cutting-edge case studies from U.S. courts, regional human rights commissions and the UN … For more content click the Read More button below.
Main Topics
Introduction to international human rights law, institutions and enforcement mechanisms (including UN field visit)Regional human rights frameworks, with a focus on the Inter-American systemThe US Bill of Rights and civil rights lawIncorporation of international human rights law in domestic legal systems –Australian and US perspectivesHuman rights advocacy and accountability – the role of civil society, national human rights institutions, and other national and international actorsContemporary case studies that will vary and may include a focus on migration; national security; social and economic rights; and Indigenous rights.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: Completion of 78 UOC in LAWS courses.
Course Attributes
Offered irregularly or alternate years
Delivery
In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)