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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
LAW3198: Business and Human Rights Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Overview
| NQF Level | 6 | ||
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| Credits | 15 | ECTS Value | 7.5 |
| Term(s) and duration | This module will run during term 1 (12 weeks) | ||
| Academic staff | Dr Malcolm Rogge (Lecturer) | ||
| 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 and implementation of an international legal framework tailored to achieving 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; corporate responsibility; 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 to study on this module.
| Module created | 25/01/2021 | Last revised | 16/02/2023 |
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