Human Rights Law
University of Exeter International Summer School
Key Information
Campus location
Exeter, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 weeks
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 3,750 *
Application deadline
01 May 2024
Earliest start date
02 Jul 2024
* Programme fees include accommodation, social programme, all academic content and registration, and programme transport for the social programme and any field trips.
Introduction
- Should we outlaw extreme speech? Is there a right to pornography?
- If we suspect someone is an international terrorist can we torture them? Or detain them without trial?
- Do you have a right to die? When can the state use lethal force?
- When can the state intercept your privacy communications? Should it be allowed to do so?
- Do you have a right to demonstrate? And can you wear a mask when doing so?
These are some of the many challenging areas that human rights lawyers must grapple with. This module will focus primarily on the European Convention on Human Rights, as interpreted by the European Court of Human Rights, and by the English/British courts under the (UK) Human Rights Act. In doing so we will examine the experiences of other common law jurisdictions (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Ireland, India and Hong Kong) to see what lessons can be learnt from their approaches to human rights guarantees.
By the end of this module it is intended that you will have a grasp of the essential elements of human rights law, and the key skills to understanding current developments in this challenging and exciting area.
This module is best suited to those studying law but those with a background in political science will find it also of interest.
- Self Catering Accommodation Provided
- 6 Day trip to London
- Social Programme including day trips and evening activities
- Application Deadline 1st May 2024
- £3,750
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