Theory and Practice of International Human Rights Law
Instructors
Credits / Language / Semester
2Credits / English / Winter
Objectives/Overview
This course has three topics.
1) the impact of international human rights law on general international law
2) the domestic implementation of decisions and judgments of the ICJ and other international courts and tribunals that involve international human rights
3) human rights in Japan from the viewpoint of international law
Keywords
International law, international human rights law, domestic implementation, the ICJ
Schedule
The schedule depends on the number of the participants. We decide it in the first session.
Teaching Methods
Seminar (Presentation followed by discussion.)
Grading
Presentation and Participation.
Required Text
All the materials shall be demonstrated in the first session, which include Hans Kelsen’s works, Concluding Observations by UN Human Rights Committee and Medellín Case in the US Supreme Court.
Reference Books
Reference books will be demonstrated in each session.