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Obiettivi Formativi
Il corso affronta (i) i fondamenti storici e teorici dei diritti fondamentali in ambito nazionale e sovranazionale, (ii) le loro strutture giuridiche e (iii) le principali sfide contemporanee in un approccio di diritto comparato.
A causa della crescente rilevanza del ramo giudiziario nel giudizio dei diritti fondamentali, il corso si concentrerà sulle Corti (costituzionali, supreme, sovranazionali) e sul loro ruolo nella tutela dei diritti fondamentali, sia in ambito nazionale che sovranazionale . Verranno quindi analizzate le questioni sostanziali relative alla tutela dei diritti fondamentali negli anni contemporanei.
Learning Objectives
The course deals with (i) the historical and theoretical foundations of fundamental rights in the national and supranational arena, (ii) their legal structures, and (iii) the main contemporary challenges in a comparative law approach.
Due to the increasing relevance of the judiciary branch in the adjudication of fundamental rights, the course will focus on the Courts (constitutional, supreme, supranational), and their role in the protection of fundamental rights, both in national as well as in supranational scenario. Then, substantive issues related to the protection to fundamental rights in contemporary years will be analyzed.
Prerequisiti
Gli studenti devono possedere una conoscenza di base del diritto costituzionale e del diritto internazionale pubblico. Per uno studio preliminare, consultate A. Buratti, "Western Constitutionalism," Springer-Giappichelli, 3ª edizione, 2023.
Prerequisites
Students must own a basic knowledge of constitutional and public international law. For this
preliminary study, see A. Buratti, Western Constitutionalism, Springer-Giappichelli, 3 th ed.,
2023.
Programma
Sezione 1: Questioni teoriche nel discorso sui diritti fondamentali. Universalismo e particolarismo nel concetto di diritti fondamentali.
Sezione 2: I diritti fondamentali nella tradizione europea: Impostazioni costituzionali. L'emergere del concetto di dignità umana. Bilanciamento dei diritti fondamentali.
Sezione 3: I diritti fondamentali nella tradizione americana: Processo equo, parità di trattamento. Da Roe v. Wade a Dobbs.
Sezione 4: I diritti fondamentali nell'ecosistema digitale.
Sezione 5: La protezione internazionale dei diritti umani
a) Il sistema delle Nazioni Unite
b) Giustizia penale internazionale
c) I sistemi regionali
Program
Section 1 Theoretical issues in fundamental rights discourse. Universalism and particularism in the concept of fundamental rights
Section 2 Fundamental rights in the European tradition: Constitutional Settings. The Emergence of the notion of human dignity. Balancing fundamental rights
Section 3 Fundamental rights in the American tradition: Due process, equal protection. From Roe v. Wade to Dobbs
Section 4 Fundamental rights in the digital ecosystem
Section 5 The international protection of human rights
a) The UN system
b) International criminal justice
c) The regional systems
Section 6 The European supranational scenario
a) The ECHR system
b) EU’s protection of fundamental rights
Bibliografia
-READING MATERIALS FOR ORAL EXAM OF NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS
A) Fundamental Rights in European Constitutions:
In order to study this section, student has to refresh his/her knowledge on post WW2 European constitutionalism. A useful tool is A. Buratti, Western Constitutionalism, Springer, with special attention to Chapter 6 and 7: (i) fundamental rights issues and (ii) constitututional review, both in national constitutions as well as in European Constitutional Space.
Compulsory Readings:
- C. McCrudden, Human Dignity and Judicial Interpretation of Human Rights, http://ejil.org/pdfs/19/4/1658.pdf
- Discussion on the case of ICC, on voluntary prostitution: https://www.cortecostituzionale.it/documenti/download/doc/recent_judgments/Sentenza_n_141_del_2019_eng_red_Modugno.pdf
- Discussion on the case of BVG, assisted suicide: https://www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de/SharedDocs/Entscheidungen/EN/2020/02/rs20200226_2bvr234715en.html;jsessionid=8FB596950A43ECC953B1C83AED3A0123.1_cid507
B) International Criminal Justice:
In order to study this section, it is necessary to own a good knowledge on (i) origins, (ii) jurisdiction, and (iii) competences of the International Criminal Court of the Hague. Students can visit the ICC’s website to obtain such information.
Compulsory readings:
- Tomushat, The Legacy of Nuremberg
- Jessberger – Geneuss, The Many Faces of the International Criminal Court
C) European Convention on Human Rights
In order to study this section, student finds introductory explanation on the ECHR in A. Buratti, Western Constitutionalism, Springer, Chapter 7.
Compulsory readings:
- Repetto (ed.), The Constitutional Relevance of the ECHR in Domestic and European Law. An Italian Perspective, Intersentia
- Discussion on the Lautsi II (Grand Chamber) case: find it at https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-104040
Bibliography
-READING MATERIALS FOR ORAL EXAM OF NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS
A) Fundamental Rights in European Constitutions:
In order to study this section, student has to refresh his/her knowledge on post WW2 European constitutionalism. A useful tool is A. Buratti, Western Constitutionalism, Springer, with special attention to Chapter 6 and 7: (i) fundamental rights issues and (ii) constitututional review, both in national constitutions as well as in European Constitutional Space.
Compulsory Readings:
- C. McCrudden, Human Dignity and Judicial Interpretation of Human Rights, http://ejil.org/pdfs/19/4/1658.pdf
- Discussion on the case of ICC, on voluntary prostitution: https://www.cortecostituzionale.it/documenti/download/doc/recent_judgments/Sentenza_n_141_del_2019_eng_red_Modugno.pdf
- Discussion on the case of BVG, assisted suicide: https://www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de/SharedDocs/Entscheidungen/EN/2020/02/rs20200226_2bvr234715en.html;jsessionid=8FB596950A43ECC953B1C83AED3A0123.1_cid507
B) International Criminal Justice:
In order to study this section, it is necessary to own a good knowledge on (i) origins, (ii) jurisdiction, and (iii) competences of the International Criminal Court of the Hague. Students can visit the ICC’s website to obtain such information.
Compulsory readings:
- Tomushat, The Legacy of Nuremberg
- Jessberger – Geneuss, The Many Faces of the International Criminal Court
C) European Convention on Human Rights
In order to study this section, student finds introductory explanation on the ECHR in A. Buratti, Western Constitutionalism, Springer, Chapter 7.
Compulsory readings:
- Repetto (ed.), The Constitutional Relevance of the ECHR in Domestic and European Law. An Italian Perspective, Intersentia
- Discussion on the Lautsi II (Grand Chamber) case: find it at https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-104040
Modalità di svolgimento
Lo studio e l'analisi della giurisprudenza basata sui diritti fondamentali saranno il principale metodo didattico. Questo metodo richiederà agli studenti di preparare le lezioni con largo anticipo, attraverso la lettura obbligatoria dei materiali indicati dal professore. Gli studenti interagiranno con il professore e tra di loro attraverso presentazioni e sessioni di domande e risposte durante le lezioni.
Teaching methods
method. This method will require students to prepare classes well in advance, through the compulsory reading of the materials pointed out by the professor. The students will interact with the professor and among themselves through presentations and questions/answers during the lectures.
Regolamento Esame
La metodologia di valutazione dipende dallo status dello studente, che può essere classificato come "studente frequentante" o "studente non frequentante". Uno "studente frequentante" è uno studente che (i) è presente almeno all'80% delle lezioni e (ii) completa gli esercizi assegnati.
Per gli studenti frequentanti:
La valutazione finale si baserà su un esame scritto finale che coprirà gli argomenti trattati in classe.
Per gli studenti non frequentanti:
Si terrà un esame orale finale che coprirà l'intero programma, basato sui materiali di lettura comunicati dal Professore.
Exam Rules
Assessment methodology depends on whether the student is an “attending student” or a “non-attending student”. An “attending student” is a student who (i) is present at least to 80% of classes, and (ii) complies with assignments.
For Attending students:
The final assessment will be based on a written final exam on topics covered in class.
For Non-Attending students:
An oral final exam will be held, covering the whole program, on the reading materials communicated by the Professor.
Aggiornato A.A. 2022-2023
Aggiornato A.A. 2022-2023
Course Description
The course deals with (i) the historical and theoretical foundations of fundamental rights in the national and supranational arena, (ii) the definitions of fundamental rights, between universalism and relativism, (iii) the features of fundamental rights’ legal protection in national and international law, and (iv) the main contemporary challenges in a comparative law approach, both regarding the most debated substantive issues as well as having regard to legal mechanism of protection.
Due to the increasing relevance of the judiciary branch in the adjudication of fundamental rights, the course will focus on the case law of the Courts (constitutional, supreme, supranational). Substantive issues related to the protection to fundamental rights in contemporary years will be analyzed.
Find more information in the Syllabus
Aggiornato A.A. 2020-2021
Aggiornato A.A. 2020-2021
Course Description
The course deals with (i) the historical and theoretical foundations of fundamental rights in the national and supranational arena, (ii) their legal structures, and (iii) the main contemporary challenges in a comparative law approach.
Due to the increasing relevance of the judiciary branch in the adjudication of fundamental rights, the course will focus on the Courts (constitutional, supreme, supranational), and their role in the protection of fundamental rights, both in national as well as in supranational scenario. Then, substantive issues related to the protection to fundamental rights in contemporary years will be analyzed.
Find more information in the Syllabus
Prof.ssa Lucia Leonelli
