Human Rights Instruments and Institutions

• • Introduction to international human rights law
  • Overview of the United Nations
  • Major human rights treaties and conventions
  • Treaty-based bodies - reporting and complaint mechanisms
  • Human rights law in Australia
  • Domestic application of human rights treaties
  • Charter-based bodies - Human Rights Council and special procedures
  • Universal Periodic Review
  • Role of non-government organisations within the human rights legal framework
  • International Criminal Court and ad-hoc tribunals

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

This subject explores and critiques the international human rights system and national human rights framework. In particular it will investigate the role of the Subjected Nations, international law and national law in defining, protecting and upholding human rights. Topics covered include human rights treaties, conventions and declarations; the recognition of Indigenous rights, racial and ethnic minority rights, women's rights and rights of other groups; the investigation and reporting of human rights abuses; tribunals and truth commissions; and the role of non-government organisations.

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• Short Essay (30%)
• Simulation Exercise (40%)
• Report (30%)

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