Undergraduate Module Descriptor

LAW3108C: Business and Human Rights Law

This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.

Overview

NQF Level 6
Credits 15 ECTS Value 7.5
Term(s) and duration

This module ran during term 1 (12 weeks)

Academic staff

Dr Ben Hudson (Convenor)

Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

Available via distance learning

No

Business and Human Rights Law provides a captivating introduction to this fast-moving topic of global importance. Business is everywhere and it impacts us all, whoever we are and wherever we may live. This module examines the obligations of business to uphold human rights and traces the development of a nascent international legal framework tailored to this aim.

You should take this module if you are interested in enhancing your knowledge and understanding of the human rights implications of business; responsible business practices; and the protection of human rights at the international, regional and domestic levels.

No prior knowledge of business or international human rights law is required.

Module created

06/01/2021

Last revised

06/01/2021