International Human Rights Law
The course explores the sources, key rules, and principles of international human rights law, including their development, scope, and enforcement, as well as related institutional frameworks.
This course introduces the fundamental principles and institutional framework of international human rights law. It examines the origins and development of human rights in international law, institutions including the treaty monitoring bodies and the Human Rights Council, the nature of States' obligations, limitations to human rights, and mechanisms for enforcement. The course considers key human rights in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR), as well as other areas of human rights law through an examination of several current issues. It aims to provide students with the ability to navigate and critically analyse international human rights law and related issues.
Who is the course designed for
Our CPD courses are available to professionals interested in contemporary legal issues.
Whether you're looking to acquire CPD points, expand your knowledge in a specific area of the law, or gain a general understanding of legal issues impacting your profession, our courses will equip you to go further in every possible future.
Style of learning
Our CPD participants benefit from small class sizes which encourage group discussion and debate, and 1-on-1 access to industry experts and leading researchers.
Location
This course is delivered at UQ St Lucia campus.
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Enrolment options
Register for Continuing Professional Development
Enrol as a part of a Masters degree program
This course is part of the Masters of Laws postgraduate program.
Upcoming sessions
CPD enrolment closes two weeks prior to the course start date.
No entry requirements apply, you are not required to submit assessment and your course participation cannot be used as academic credit towards a degree qualification.
Our courses count toward Queensland Law Society Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points if you can demonstrate relevance to your legal practice.
