International Human Rights Law

This module provides you with essential knowledge of issues relating to international human rights law. It explores human rights in the contemporary world from an international perspective. In focusing on the international level, the module aims to link the international origins of human rights and the main human rights systems with the actual practice of human rights. You will examine a number of important issues in international human rights protection law, including how the law of war and armed conflict protects the civilian, how minority protection is being regulated by international law, the remedies available in international criminal law, and the extent to which the rights of indigenous people are safeguarded by international humanitarian law.