Overview

This unit examines and evaluates the evolution of the international law response to the global problems of human trafficking and modern slavery. It examines the overlaps between these concepts as well as that of forced labour and servitude. The Unit engages and evaluates the various legal regimes both at the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Requisites

Rules

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
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Apply knowledge and understanding of recent developments in relation to the legal responses to human trafficking and modern slavery, and their human rights implications.

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Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking from different perspectives.

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Conduct independent research on issues related to modern slavery and human trafficking based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.

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Use cognitive, technical, and creative skills to generate and evaluate, at an abstract level, complex ideas and concepts relevant to the problems of human trafficking and modern slavery.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Research assignment
2 - Take Home Exam

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

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