2010 Course Handbook
IRPG830: The Politics of International Human Rights Law
This unit explores the evolving system of international rules and principles that have given rise to the rights of the individual through International Human Rights Law and International Humanitarian Law. The unit considers the historical development of human rights and the norms and regimes established at an international level to protect and promote both human rights and humanitarian law. There will also be an examination of specific rights relating to the right to life, freedom from torture and protections for refugees, for example.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | -- |
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D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | MIR Office |
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| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations Faculty of Arts |