| Unit name | European Human Rights Law |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LAWD30121 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Emeritus Professor. Greer |
| Open unit status | Open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | University of Bristol Law School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit considers the European Convention on Human Rights, and the associated case law, in the context of wider debates about the nature of human rights. Topics include: origins of the human right ideal; structure of the ECHR; general issues in the nature and interpretation of human rights; and the following Articles: Article 2 - Life; Article 3 - Torture; Article 5 - Liberty; Article 6 - Fair Trial; Article 8 - Private Life; Article 9 - Religion; Article 10 - Expression; Article Article 14 - Equality; and Article 15 - derogation.
