Topical Issues in Public International Law/Human Rights at Sea (5cr)
Code: OTMEVAL0062V23-3002
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.12.2023 - 11.03.2024
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 18.03.2024 - 22.03.2024
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Faculty of Law
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 100
Evaluation scale
H-5
Objective
The module allows students to familiarize themselves with a variety of topical issues in Public International Law.
Accomplishment methods
The module may include lectures, seminars and other events providing opportunities for students to familiarize themselves with various aspects of the evolving Public International Law. It may also include written assignments and/or examinations.
Content
The contents of the module are based on the recent developments within Public International Law, research projects related to them, and the personal interests of students participating in the module.
Location and time
LECTURES (in person):
Mon 18.3. 10-13, C193
Tue 19.3. 11-14 , C193
Wed 20.3. 9-12, C193
Thu 21.3. 12-15, D156
Fri 22.3. 10-13 + Lecture Exam 15-17, C193
Lecture Course “Human Rights at Sea” 18.-22.3.2024 (15+2 hrs)
Lecturer: Elisa Ruozzi
The 2 ECTS course consists of lectures in person + lecture test. You can use the 2 ECTS either for the study module ONEVAL0028 International Human Rights OR OTMEVAL0009 Law of the Sea OR OTMEVAL0062 Topical Issues in Public International Law. Registration for the course: in Peppi a week before the course, code OTMEVAL0062 Topical Issues in Public International Law (also for students using the course for ONEVAL0028 or OTMEVAL0009). Evaluation scale: F/1-5
Teaching methods
Day 1: Introduction: an overview of international law of the sea
• The “zonal approach”: from territorial sea to high seas
• The flag
• Issues of jurisdiction
Day 2: Search and rescue
• The duty to rescue: definition and legal foundations
• Disembarkement and the place of safety
• Port State sovereignty v right to be rescued: recent jurisprudence
Day 3: Migration at sea
• Migrants vs asylum seekers
• The application of the non-refoulement obligation at sea
• The processing of asylum applications at sea: possible solutions
Day 4: The maritime worker
• The legal framework of maritime work: rules and actors
• The ILO Maritime Labour Convention
• Maritime work during pandemic: lessons learnt
Day 5: Procedural rights at sea
• Prompt release and diplomatic protection of the ship
• Piracy and due process