Module Code - Title:
LA4009
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POLICING AND HUMAN RIGHTS LAW IN IRELAND
Year Last Offered:
2023/4
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
PF
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to the workings and jurisprudence of the European Convention on Human Rights, particularly as it relates to Policing in Ireland. The central focus will be upon the application of the ECHR, and the module will also examine relevant Irish jurisprudence and case law within the various topics.
This is a standalone CPD module that is not attached to a particular programme. As such, Section 13 has been left blank. It is envisaged that successful students who complete the module will receive a University Certificate of Study/Certificate of Completion.'
It will also offer the possibility of students progressing in to the Applied Policing programme
Syllabus:
The syllabus will focus extensively on the articles within the European Convention on Human Rights, Council of Europe structures for human rights protection and the United Nations treaty system, with emphasis on the impact that the international system has on Irish law. The indicative syllabus will cover topics such as Rights and the Rule of Law, Equality, Liberty, Surveillance and Privacy, Rights and the Gathering of Evidence, the Use of Force, Victims of Crime, Vulnerable Witnesses and Suspects, Public Order and Protest, Diversity and Hate Crime.
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
- Examine the concept of human rights;
- Outline the different human rights norms and mechanisms which are part of international and domestic law;
- Apply human rights norms to policing in Ireland;
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the human rights mechanisms provided by the United Nations and the European Convention on Human Rights systems;
- Critique a range of discrete contemporary human rights issues within a legal framework;
- Appraise the efficacy of human rights law across several jurisdictions through focussing on pertinent case-law;
- Assess the role and future of human rights in the international legal landscape.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, a student will be able to:
- understand the importance of human rights values in police decision making and in police practice
- Understand the multi-faceted role and functions of policing in contemporary society and the challenges posed in effectively reducing crime in this jurisdiction.
- Appreciate the ways in which research can inform best practice in laws and policies on policing and human rights.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
The module will be delivered online through moodle. The module aims to engage students in proactive and creative learning both independently and as part of a collective online forum. It aims to enable students to broaden their understanding of the discipline and articulate their understanding through written and digital communication. Methods of teaching will include video recording of lectures, provision of lecture notes and online reading materials and assessment.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
R Coen, (2014)
Garda Powers: Law and Practice
, Clarus Press
G Orange, (2015)
Police Powers in Ireland
, Bloomsbury
K Sweeney, (2018)
Arrest, Detention and Questioning: Law and Practice
, Clarus press
D Walsh (2016)
Walsh on Criminal Procedure
, Round Hall
D Harris, et al (2014)
Law of the European Convention on Human Rights
, OUP
U Kilkelly, (2009)
ECHR and Irish Law
, Jordans
T O'Malley (2009)
The Irish Criminal Process
, Dublin: Thomson, Round Hall
I Brownlie (2006)
Basic Documents on Human Rights,
, Oxford: .Clarendon Press.
S Marks & A Clapham (2005)
A Lexicon of Human Rights,
, Oxford: Oxford University Press,
PAlston & R Goodman (2012)
International Human Rights
, Oxford University Press
Other Relevant Texts:
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester - Year to be First Offered:
Module Leader:
Angela.Liddy@ul.ie