Overview
You will acquire concrete tools and skills to practice human rights at the local level. You will also learn about valuable examples and techniques to advance human rights locally adapting universal values to local realities. Please note that this course focuses on UK law and policy only.
Key Facts
- The Human Rights and Local Government course from University of Essex will be of particular interest to local government officials and councillors, local community groups, and anyone interested in local policy-development and human rights.
- Taught by experienced practitioners and local authorities themselves, you will learn about human right standards, as well as best practices. The course will examine relevant international law, but also domestic law in relation to equality and human rights.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- A perspective from a local authority
- Human Rights Cities and localizing human rights
- The socio-economic duty: Bringing equality and human rights together
- Human rights duties of public authorities: Law, policy and best practice
- Why do human rights matter in local government?
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Policy Political Science View 31 other Short Courses in Public Policy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Suitable for: local government officials and councillors, local community groups, and anyone interested in local policy-development and human rights
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents300 GBP / full≈ 300 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents300 GBP / full≈ 300 GBP / full
Additional Details
- Standard - £300
- Reduced fee when sending four or more participants from the same organisation - £250