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Lecturer(s)
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Stejskal Petr, Mgr. LL.M., Ph.D.
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Course content
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PART I - foundations of international human rights law - Definition and theoretical background of IHRL - Origins, theoretical and philosophical concepts of IHRL - Nature of IHRL obligations - Sources - Scope of application of human rights, universal and regional systems - Derogations and reservations - Typology of human rights PART II - substantive rights - Introduction to Civil and Political Rights; Human dignity - Right to life, prohibition of torture and ill-treatment - Equality and non-discrimination, protection of minorities - Protection of persons deprived of their liberty and fair trial guarantees - Freedom of though and religion, freedom of expression - Freedom of assembly and association - Cultural, social and economic rights; "third generation" rights PART III - implementation, institutions and mechanisms - Basic principles - Universal mechanisms (treaty bodies and reporting systems, overview of the procedures, Human Rights Council, other UN bodies) - Regional mechanisms of protection (Council of Europe, ECtHR, IACtHR, ACThPR) - basic overview (more focused course is taught in summer semester) PARTI IV - selected issues - Applicability of IHRL during armed conflicts - Contemporary challenges and issues
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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 - one of the most significant phenomena of the 20th century. Students will be able to study the basic principles of human rights and their protection by current international law as well as their challenges in the 21st century. The content of the module will pay equal attention to the actual legal content of human rights, the procedures for their protection and their linkages to other areas of international law and international events. The seminars will consist of a combination of lectures and discussions. Reading and other preparation for the seminars will be expected and tested.
Student after successful completing subject has the knowledge and skills necessary to good understanding of basic institutes of the international human rights law, the relation between human rights and other current phenomena and system and mechanisms of their protection. The course gives to the student a comprehensive overview of the rules and institutes in the field of Human Rights. Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to - characterise international human rights law and position it in the framework of public international law - understand the origins and specifics of the international human rights system - understand relevant human rights, terms and concepts as regards the substance - understand the role and work of the different international bodies, mechanisms and procedures promoting and protecting human rights - on the basis of the above-mentioned, to identify and apply relevant legal framework on particular case, and assess prospects for their invocation on an international level - be familiar with the current legal challenges and debates in the field and their practical relevance - be able to identify sources for learning and understanding other human rights topics and issues that were not addressed in the course
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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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Mark
Active class participation of students is required and therefore class attendance is compulsory, save in cases of duly justified absence. Reading and other preparation for the seminars will be expected. Students will be required to write a final paper, not exceeding 5,000 words, on a topic approved by the instructor, and a presentation. The course is concluded by a written exam. The use of the online platform on Moodle is obligatory for this course.
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Recommended literature
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Kälin, W., Künzli, J. (2019). The Law of International Human Rights Protection. Oxford University Press.
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Moeckli, D., Shah, S., Sivakumaran, S. (ed.). (2010). International Human Rights Law. Oxford.
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Nowak, M. (2003). Introduction to the International Human Rights Regime. Martinus Nijhoff Publishers.
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Steiner, H., Alston, P., Goodman, R. (2008). International human rights in context: law, politics, morals : text and materials, 3rd ed. Oxford.
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