Topical Issues in Public International Law/Human Rights at Sea (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

The module allows students to familiarize themselves with a variety of topical issues in Public International Law.

Suoritustavat

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.

Sisältö

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.

Aika ja paikka

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

Opetusmenetelmät

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