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Prerequisiti
Conoscenza del diritto pubblico comparato e del diritto internazionale.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of public law and international law.
Programma
Il programma del corso è suddiviso in 7 parti collegate tra loro:
1) Problemi teorici dei diritti fondamentali.
2) I diritti fondamentali nella tradizione europea e il problema del bilanciamento.
3) I diritti fondamentali nella tradizione americana.
4) I diritti nell'ecosistema digitale.
5) Il sistema di protezione internazionale. La giustizia penale internazionale. Il sistema regionale.
6) I diritti delle coppie omosessuali in prospettiva comparata.
7) Il sistema europeo di protezione dei diritti.
Program
The course programme is divided into 7 inter-related parts as follows:
1) Theoretical issues in fundamental rights discourse. Universalism and particularism in the concept of fundamental rights.
2) Fundamental rights in the European tradition: Constitutional Settings. The problem of balancing fundamental rights. The Emergence of the notion of human dignity.
3) Fundamental rights in the American tradition: Due process, equal protection. From Roe v. Wade to Dobbs
4) Fundamental rights in the digital ecosystem
5) The international protection of human rights
a) The UN system
b) International criminal justice
c) The regional systems
6) Fundamental rights of same-sex couples in a comparative perspective (Guest Professor, Professor Miguel Arjona Sanchez, Univ. of Granada)
7) The European supranational scenario
a) The ECHR system
b) EU’s protection of fundamental rights
Testi Adottati
Studenti frequentanti:
Materiale distribuito dai docenti.
Studenti non frequentanti (frequenza inferiore all'80%):
Testi distribuiti dal docente
Books
Attending students:
Reading material distributed by the lecturers
Non attending students (below 80% attendance): as follows:
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, 3rd edition, 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
- Judgement by the Italian Constitutional Court on voluntary prostitution: https://www.cortecostituzionale.it/documenti/download/doc/recent_judgments/Sentenza_n_141_del_2019_eng_red_Modugno.pdf
- Judgement by the German Constitutional Tribunal on 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:
- Lautsi II (Grand Chamber) case: find it at https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/eng?i=001-104040
Regolamento Esame
Verifica dell'apprendimento
La verifica (predefinita) dell'apprendimento avviene esclusivamente attraverso un esame finale che consiste in una presentazione individuale o di gruppo, come illustrato di seguito.
L'obiettivo dell'esame finale è verificare il raggiungimento dei risultati di apprendimento del corso. In particolare, l'esame valuta la preparazione complessiva dello studente, la capacità di integrare le conoscenze delle diverse parti del programma, la consequenzialità del ragionamento, la capacità di analisi e l'autonomia di giudizio. Inoltre, vengono valutate la proprietà di linguaggio e la chiarezza espositiva, in conformità con i descrittori di Dublino.
Punteggio minimo per il superamento della prova scritta 18 su 30.
Dopo aver ascoltato le presentazioni, i docenti comunicano i risultati agli studenti iscritti all'esame tramite il sistema Delphi.
Gli studenti possono sostenere l'esame in tutte le date disponibili. non è previsto il salto d'appello. L'esame sarà valutato secondo i seguenti criteri:
- FAIL: importanti carenze e/o imprecisioni nella conoscenza e comprensione degli argomenti; limitata capacità di analisi e sintesi, frequenti generalizzazioni e limitate capacità critiche e di giudizio, gli argomenti sono esposti in modo incoerente e con un linguaggio inappropriato;
- 18-20: Conoscenza e comprensione appena sufficiente degli argomenti con possibili generalizzazioni e imperfezioni; sufficiente capacità di analisi, sintesi e autonomia di giudizio, gli argomenti sono frequentemente esposti in modo incoerente e con linguaggio inappropriato/tecnico;
- 21-23: Conoscenza e comprensione ordinaria degli argomenti; capacità di analisi e sintesi corretta con argomentazione logica sufficientemente coerente e linguaggio appropriato/tecnico.
- 24-26: Discreta conoscenza e comprensione degli argomenti; buone capacità di analisi e sintesi con argomentazioni espresse in modo rigoroso ma con un linguaggio non sempre appropriato/tecnico.
- 27-29: Conoscenza e comprensione completa degli argomenti; notevole capacità di analisi e sintesi. Buona autonomia di giudizio. Argomentazioni presentate in modo rigoroso e con un linguaggio appropriato/tecnico.
- 30-30L: Ottimo livello di conoscenza e comprensione approfondita degli argomenti. Ottime capacità di analisi e sintesi e autonomia di giudizio. Argomenti espressi in modo originale e con linguaggio tecnico appropriato.
Valutazione del corso per gli studenti frequentanti: esame scritto e orale.
Valutazione del corso per gli studenti non frequentanti: esame orale.
Exam Rules
Course assessment
The (default )verification of learning takes place exclusively through a final examination which consists of an individual or group presentation as discussed below. The objective of the final examination is to verify the achievement of the course learning outcome. In particular, the examination assesses the student's overall preparation, ability to integrate knowledge of the different parts of the programme, consequentiality of reasoning, analytical ability and autonomy of judgement. In addition, ownership of language and clarity of exposition are assessed, in adherence with the Dublin descriptors.
Minimum score for passing the written test 18 out of 30.
After listening to the presentations, the lecturers communicate the results to the students registered for the examination via the Delphi system.
Students may take the examination on all available dates. there is no roll-call jump.
The examination will be assessed according to the following criteria:
• FAIL: important deficiencies and/or inaccuracies in the knowledge and understanding of the topics; limited ability to analyse and synthesise, frequent generalisations and limited critical and judgemental skills, the topics are set out inconsistently and with inappropriate language;
• 18-20: Barely sufficient knowledge and understanding of the topics with possible generalisations and imperfections; sufficient capacity for analysis, synthesis and autonomy of judgement, the topics are frequently exposed in an incoherent manner and with inappropriate/technical language;
• 21-23: Routine knowledge and understanding of topics; ability to analyse and synthesise correctly with sufficiently coherent logical argumentation and appropriate/technical language
• 24-26: Fair knowledge and understanding of the topics; Good analytical and synthetic skills with arguments expressed in a rigorous manner but with language that is not always appropriate/technical.
• 27-29: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the topics; considerable capacity for analysis and synthesis. Good autonomy of judgement. Arguments presented in a rigorous manner and with appropriate/technical language
• 30-30L: Excellent level of knowledge and thorough understanding of topics. Excellent analytical and synthetic skills and independent judgement. Arguments expressed in an original manner and with appropriate technical language.
Course evaluation for attending students: final written and oral exam.
Course evaluation for non-attending students: Final oral exam (100%).
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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
