School Of LawInternational Human Rights LawWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200961.1
Discipline: INTERNATIONAL LAW
Student Contribution Band: 3
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in courses 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master of Research, 2824 Master of Laws, 2784 or 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance).
About this Unit
This unit examines the foundations of the concept of human rights under international law, how international law became concerned with the rights of individuals and the development of international measures for the protection of human rights. It examines the extent of compromise of international human rights where sovereignty, cultural relativism and political resistance preclude comprehensive incorporation of some fundamental human rights principles in domestic law. Instruments such as The Charter of the United Nations, The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights are also examined.