Unit

School Of Law

International Human Rights LawWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 200961.2

Discipline: INTERNATIONAL LAW

Student Contribution Band: 4

Level: 7

Credit Points: 10

Co ordinator
Catherine Renshaw

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Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in courses 8083 Bachelor of Research Studies/Master of Research, 8084/8085 Master of Research, 2810 Master of Laws (International Governance), 2824 Master of Laws or 2826 Juris Doctor.

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Teaching Periods

Period	Offered	Campus		Contact
2021 Spring	Yes	Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road	- DAY	See Coordinator above	Timetable not available

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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.

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Courses

2824.1	Master of Laws	CURRENT
2826.1	Juris Doctor	CURRENT
8083.2	Bachelor of Research Studies	CURRENT

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Specialisations

A2015.1	Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway	CURRENT
A2016.1	Master of Laws (Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway	CURRENT
A2017.1	Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 80cp pathway	CURRENT
A2018.1	Master of Laws (Non Law Graduate) - 120cp pathway	CURRENT
A2019.1	Master of Laws (Law & Non Law Graduates) - 160cp pathway	CURRENT

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