Human Rights Institutions

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course analyzes the role of specialized Canadian and international human rights institutions, such as human rights commissions and tribunals. The course provides an understanding of the legislative frameworks for select institutions and procedures for accessing selected human rights institutions, and assesses the societal impact of such commissions and tribunals through their educational functions as well as case decisions. Requisite Courses: HR-2100 or HR-2200 or HRGS-2101 or POL-2101 [prerequisite(s)].