Fundamental Rights in the European Union

A.Y. 2024/2025
3
Max ECTS
21
Overall hours
SSD
IUS/14
Language
English
Learning objectives
The module aims at analyzing the most crucial issues about fundamental rights protection in Europe. The module will start from the analysis of the different sources of fundamental rights protection in Europe (ECHR, national constitutions, European Charter of fundamental rights) and then it will focus on specific
cases, in order to study the interaction between sources and courts in the context of the multilevel system of protection.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- have a full knowledge and comprehension of the scope of the different sources of fundamental rights in Europe;
- deal with the interaction of the different instruments;
- deal with hard cases and the balancing of different fundamental rights.
Single course

This course can be attended as a single course.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The module aims at analyzing the most crucial issues about fundamental rights protection in Europe. The module will start from the analysis of the different sources of fundamental rights protection in Europe (ECHR, national constitutions, European Charter of fundamental rights) and then it will focus on specific
cases, in order to study the interaction between sources and courts in the context of the multilevel system of protection.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisite are required.
Teaching methods
The course will alternate and combine lectures and seminar teaching. Classes may require prior readings and include pre-recorded components. Students will have the unique opportunity to discuss relevant questions in the field of Human Rights Protection in Europe.
Teaching Resources
Suggested lectures and teaching materials will be available online, through the Moodle
platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Attendant students: Students' grade will be based on class participation and on the discussion of a written paper or a presentation
IUS/14 - EUROPEAN UNION LAW - University credits: 3
: 21 hours
Shifts:
Professor(s)
Reception:
Mondays 12:15-13:30, please book on https://calendly.com/antonia-baraggia/15min
On-line on Teams or in presence, please specify it when booking the meeting.