Human Rights and the Criminal Justice System

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course examines the relationship between human rights and the criminal justice system in Canada and globally. Students explore how human rights shape laws, policies, and practices in policing, courts, and corrections. Topics include the rights of the accused, treatment of marginalized groups, racial profiling, unlawful detention, and the prohibition of torture. Through case studies and legal analysis, students assess human rights' role in justice and fairness. Emphasizing theory and practice, the course prepares students for careers in law enforcement, legal practice, policymaking, and advocacy. Crosslisted: CJ-3471 Restrictions: Student's cannot take this course and the cross-listed course CJ-3471. Requisite Courses: CJ-1002 or HR-2100 or HR-2200 [prerequisite(s)]. HR-3510 (3 or 6) Practicum in Human Rights (3 hrs Apprenticeship/Internship/Practicum) In the Practicum, students integrate theory and classroom knowledge with practice through supervised field work and structured assignments and reflections. The practicum involves volunteer work related to Human Rights in a relevant organization, and participation in specified seminars and/or written analyses. Note: Enrolment is subject to approval of a practicum proposal submitted by a student with a declared major in Human Rights. Interested students are advised to consult the Human Rights Practicum Coordinator well in advance of the term in which they wish to enroll.Students must have a declared major in Human Rights to register. Restrictions: Instructor Permission Required. Students must have a declared major in Human Rights BA 3- or 4-year program. permission of the instructor required. Requisite Courses: HR-2100 and HR-2200 or the former HRGS-2101 or the former POL-2101 [prerequisite(s)].