International Human Rights/Human Rights at Sea (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Learning objectives
Upon completing this module, the student should be able to discuss in depth various questions related to international human rights law.

Execution methods

A) 2 ECTS: lectures and/or seminar

B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam on Shelton Dinah L., Advanced Introduction to International Human Rights Law (2nd ed., Edward Elgar 2020). The examination is available as an e-exam in the electrical exam service (called EXAM).

NB. It is recommended that you study both parts (A&B) simultaneously as they are planned to support each other. However, you need to take (and pass) first the lecture/seminar module (A). The 5 ECTS of the entire study module will be registered after you have passed also part B. Total grade of the study module: A: 40% + B: 60%.

Accomplishment methods

The module consists of 2 parts (A & B):

A) 2 ECTS: lectures/seminar
B) 3 ECTS: (electronic) literature exam

Content

Fundamentals of international human rights law as well as more specific regulation in the area.

Teaching methods

The 2 ECTS course consists of lectures in person + lecture test. You can use the 2 ECTS either for the study module ONEVAL0028 International Human Rights OR OTMEVAL0009 Law of the Sea OR OTMEVAL0062 Topical Issues in Public International Law.

Registration for the course: in Peppi a week before the course, code OTMEVAL0062 Topical Issues in Public International Law (also for students using the course for ONEVAL0028 or OTMEVAL0009). Evaluation scale: F/1-5

LECTURES (in person):
Mon 18.3. 10-13, C193
Tue 19.3. 11-14, C193
Wed 20.3. 9-12, C193
Thu 21.3. 12-15, D156
Fri 22.3. 10-13 + Lecture Exam 15-17, C193

Day 1: Introduction: an overview of international law of the sea
• The “zonal approach”: from territorial sea to high seas
• The flag
• Issues of jurisdiction

Day 2: Search and rescue
• The duty to rescue: definition and legal foundations
• Disembarkement and the place of safety
• Port State sovereignty v right to be rescued: recent jurisprudence

Day 3: Migration at sea
• Migrants vs asylum seekers
• The application of the non-refoulement obligation at sea
• The processing of asylum applications at sea: possible solutions

Day 4: The maritime worker
• The legal framework of maritime work: rules and actors
• The ILO Maritime Labour Convention
• Maritime work during pandemic: lessons learnt

Day 5: Procedural rights at sea
• Prompt release and diplomatic protection of the ship
• Piracy and due process