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Courses 2009 - 2010

Law B596 Human Rights

Offered: [Autumn]
Credits: 4

Course examines international treaty and customary law protecting fundamental human rights against abuse by governments. Major international systems studied will be the U.N., the Council of Europe, and the O.A.S. Readings include international and American judicial opinions, treaties, and studies by human rights groups and scholars. Prerequisite: A574 International Law, except by permission of instructor.

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