UK Human Rights Law
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW3089 | Law | 3 | 20 | Autumn UK |
- Code
- LAWW3089
- School
- Law
- Level
- 3
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Autumn UK
Summary
This module examines the impact of the Human Rights Act (1998). Its focus is on the workings of the Act, and on the (interpretative) jurisprudence of the UK courts and the European Court of Human Rights on relevant points.
The module considers the legal and political impact of the Human Rights Act (1998), and reflects upon the idea of human rights and the appropriateness of their application to the resolution of disputes between different members of a democratic society.
The module considers the idea of human rights; the rights in the European Convention on Human Rights, and the enforcement of human rights norms in the United Kingdom. Drawing upon case-law and human rights activism in the three jurisdictions of the UK, it charts the ongoing transformation of the relationship between parliaments, executives and courts, and the development of different theories of rights-adjudication by senior judges. It also assesses the effects of the new rights cultures on different actors such as public authorities and NGOs.
Target Students
Only available to UG Year2 or Final Year students in the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and tutorials.
Assessment
- 100% COURSEWORK: 12 pages
Assessed by end of autumn semester
Educational Aims
Upon successful completion of this module the student will demonstrate a clear understanding of the system for the protection of human rights in the United Kingdom, and the methods by which human rights law is implemented in the jurisdiction(s). Further, they will have acquired knowledge and understanding of the philosophical underpinnings to human rights law, and an in-depth knowledge of the human rights norms relevant to the assessment question. This will be acquired through both directed reading, and material made available as the result of independent research. Successful candidates will have reflected upon any potential conflict between different rights, and their appropriateness of their (potential) application to the resolution of disputes in a democratic society.Learning Outcomes
To understand the new human rights legal frameworks in the UK, with particular reference to the Human Rights Act 1998.
Be able to comment critically on a selection of case-law under the HRA 1998.
Understand the political implications of the new relationships between parliaments, executives and courts.
Develop analytical legal skills with regard to a range of academic, NGO and official publications.
Demonstrate legal research, writing and IT skills.