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Lecturer(s)
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Kratochvíl Jan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D., LL.M.
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Course content
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1. Content (themes): Council of Europe , European Convention of Human Rights, European Court of Human Rights - history, main principles, current trends and challenges 2. Right to life 3. Prohibition of torture 4. Right to liberty 5. Right to a fair trial 6. Freedom of expression 7. Freedom of religion 8. Right to property 9. Prohibition of discrimination 10. Admissibility criteria 11. European Social Charter
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
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Learning outcomes
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The module will provide an overview of human rights protection within the framework of the Council of Europe. Main focus will be on the rights protected by the European Convention of Human Rights, but other mechanisms will be studied as well. Students will learn the content of selected human rights as interpreted by the European Court of Human Rights. The classes will mainly consist of discussion of case-law that students have read as preparation for the class.
Students will be familiar with the European Convention of Human Rights and other human rights instruments of the Council of Europe. They will be able to apply the Convention rights in practice.
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Prerequisites
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There are no pre-requisites for this subject.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance
Active class participation of students is required. Students will also make one presentation during the semester. Students will be required to write a final paper, not exceeding 4,000 words, on a topic approved by the instructor.
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Recommended literature
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Harris, D., O'Boyle, M., Warbrick, C. (2018). Law of the European Convention on Human Rights. New York: Oxford University Press.
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