The Rights of the Child
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| LAWW4038 | Law | 4 | 15 | Spring UK |
- Code
- LAWW4038
- School
- Law
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 15
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module will explore the rights of the child in international human rights law, focusing on topics such as the concepts of childhood and the best interests of the child, family rights, education, child soldiers, child labour, the punishment of children, and the economic social and cultural rights of the child.
Target Students
Only available to PGT students within the School of Law and exchange students hosted by the School of Law.
Classes
This module is taught in seminar format.
Assessment
- 100% Coursework: 15 pages
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
To develop knowledge and understanding of the rights of the child as perceived in human rights terms and to facilitate critical appraisal of trends and developments in human rights protection.Learning Outcomes
Critical appraisal of legal developments in a socio-economic and political context
Analysis and evaluation of legal concepts case law and treaty provisions
Conveners
Last updated 07/01/2025.