Researching Human Rights Law
Thursday 11th of February 2021 14:00
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Online via Zoom (joining link will be circulated via email)Timings
14:00 - 15:30
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Dress code
Smart CasualEvent Details
In this practical session, you will learn how to effectively research aspects of human rights law. We will look at accessing domestic human rights case law and legislation as well as human rights in an international context – including the European Court of Human Rights, the United Nations and the pan-African human rights regime.
Preparation will be circulated ahead of the QS.
[Bookings will open at 18:00 on Friday 18 December]
Who can Attend
This event is for members only.
Dietary Requirements
Qualifying Session Details
Click here to see details of the QS Requirements and how to be credited with the QS for this session
Learning Outcomes:
After this session, students should be able to:
- Identify sources of law related to human rights in national, foreign and international contexts.
- Demonstrate the ability to research aspects of human rights law using a variety of strategies and research techniques.
- Assess the authority of legal information as it relates to human rights law.
Links to the Professional Statement, wider workings of the Bar, administration of justice or a public interest matter
The QS will align with these elements of the Professional Statement:
- 1.2 / 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.12
Bookings and Cancellations
Where we have a waiting list we will offer your ticket to someone else, so please do cancel your ticket if you are no longer able to attend.
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