Human Rights Law
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This course addresses the fundamental human rights contained in the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights.
The course then considers the domestic implementation of these rights under the Human Rights Act 1998 and the Equality Act 2010 as well as the rights of a detained person under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
Reference to relevant statutory provisions and case law will be made throughout.
Learning and teaching
On successful completion of the module, a student will be able to:
- Describe the history of human rights.
- Identify and explain the provisions of the UN Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights.
- Distinguish between absolute and qualified rights.
- Discuss the role and jurisdiction of the European Court of Human Rights and the International Criminal Court.
- Recognise the significance of the Human Rights Act 1998 and declarations of incompatibility under section 4.
- Identify and explain the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
- Identify and explain the rights of a detained person under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
Coursework and assessment
Type of assessment
| % Contribution | Title |
Summative | 50% | Essay |
Summative | 50% | Case Studies |
Reading suggestions
- equalityhumanrights.com
- un.org
- amnesty.org.uk
- libertyhumanrights.org.uk
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
