International Human Rights FAIR 334C (FAIR 334)

Smith, pp. 156-179; Smith, pp. 181-193; Clapham, pp. 96-107 Donnelly, pp. 139-148 Discusses the purpose and effectiveness of the following as means for implementing human rights. Discusses Inter-State complaint, Individual petitions, Use of special rapporteurs, other offices and ancillary bodies, Ratifications, declarations, and reservations, State reporting system, etc.

Smith, pp. 156-179; Smith, pp. 181-193; Clapham, pp. 96-107 Donnelly, pp. 139-148 Discusses the purpose and effectiveness of the following as means for implementing human rights: Reporting system, Inter-State complaints, Individual petitions, Use of special rapporteurs, other offices and ancillary bodies, Ratifications, declarations, and reservations, State reporting system,The role implementing bodies, Resources or the lack thereof, Implementation and sanctions.

Smith pp. 218-234; Smith, pp. 237-252; Clapham, pp. 81-95 What is “the right to life”? What is the scope and content of this right? Should everyone have this right? What are the limitations on the right to life? (When is deprivation of life permissible?) Is capital punishment compatible with the right to life? (Smith, pp. 216-225)