INTERNATIONAL AND EUROPEAN MIGRATION LAW

This course is part of the master degree programme in Lavoro, cittadinanza sociale, interculturalità. It aims at providing a basic knowledge of International Human Rights Law.

1. Knowledge and ability to understand the basics of International Human Rights Law;
2. Knowledge and ability to solve the main problems related to the international human rights protection;
3. Ability to understand a normative text and ability to develop an opinion on topics debated during the course;
4. Ability to write reports concerning cases seemingly discussed before International Courts and Tribunals;
5. Ability to find and read the normative sources and case-law, also in the main websites.

A basic knowledge of Public Law and International Law would be appropriate.

The course will focus, in particular, on the following topics:

1. The international community and its legal system (introductory notions).
2. Origins and historical evolution of the international protection of human rights.
3. The actors of the protection of human rights.
4. Relevant international legal sources: customary rules; conventional regimes; the role of soft law.
5. The relationship between the State and the individual: the status of citizen; statelessness; the legal status of the foreigner.
6. The universal system of human rights. United Nations and human rights.
7. Regional human rights protection systems. The European, Inter-American and African systems of human rights.
8. The protection of fundamental rights in European Union law.
9. International responsibility for violations of human rights.

During classes, seminars will also be organized to discuss specific aspects and practical cases.

P. PUSTORINO, Tutela internazionale dei diritti umani, Cacucci, latest edition.

In addition, a number of texts to be critically analyzed and discussed will be provided in class.

Recommended additional Handbook for further information on International Law issues (in Italian; a French version is also available): D. CARREAU, F. MARRELLA, Diritto internazionale, 4th Ed., Milano Giuffrè, 2023.

The exam lasts about twenty minutes and is aimed at ascertaining the knowledge acquired and the capacity for legal reasoning and connection between the topics addressed. The student will be asked three questions, so as to evaluate the knowledge of the various parts of the program. In order to pass the exam, a sufficient mark in the answer to each of the three questions is required.


Regarding the grading scale for the oral exam:

A. Scores in the range of 18-22 will be assigned for:

- Sufficient knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Limited ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Sufficient communication skills.

B. Scores in the range of 23-26 will be assigned for:

- Fair knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Fair ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Fair communication skills.

C. Scores in the range of 27-30 will be assigned for:

- Good or excellent knowledge of the textbooks and related topics
- Good or excellent ability to use data and form independent judgments
- Fully appropriate communication skills.

D. The “distinction” will be awarded to students with excellent knowledge and comprehension of the textbooks and related topics.

Lectures, analysis of texts and reading of judgments. The whole programme will be delivered in class.
Students will be stimulated to debate on the most current issues of International Human Rights Law through seminars on practical cases.

Italian

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion.
Students with disabilities may contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices (disabilita@unive.it) to benefit from specific services (e.g., alternate testing, readers, etc).

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This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development