The subject Human Rights in the European Constitutional System II is thematically focused on the functioning of the concept of human rights protection in the theory and practice of European constitutionalism. Attention will be primarily given to the current development of European human rights standards in the context of selected current issues related to the protection of individual human rights, especially in relation to so-called vulnerable groups, such as LGBT+ individuals, migrating persons, ethnic minorities, or religious minorities. The aim is to utilize acquired knowledge about the functioning of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union and the role of various EU bodies, especially the Court of Justice of the European Union, in the protection of human rights in specific contexts.

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The teaching format is structured in such a way that the classic lecture serves as a foundation for further student and teacher activities. The goal of the course is to provide a space for professional discussion of current issues related to the protection of human rights in the EU context, based on relevant professional texts and legal acts. The teaching will be conducted in a manner that allows the development of essential legal competencies and skills. The discussions will also be accompanied by the ongoing writing of an essay, which is one of the study assessments. Considering the above, the course is primarily intended for those interested in the subject matter who are capable and willing to actively participate in the teaching.

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The subject is taught in both Czech and English, and students are required to have a basic knowledge of constitutional law, European law, and political science. The taught topic is designed as a two-semester course, meaning that the teaching in the Human Rights in the European Constitutional System II. subject builds on the knowledge gained in the Human Rights in the European Constitutional System I. course. Although completing the first (winter) semester is not set as a prerequisite, it is recommended.

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Syllabus of the Course Human Rights in European Constitutional Order II. - Jean Monnet Module 2023/2024 (Summer Semester)

 

18. 3. 2024 – 12:00: Helena Hofmannová (PF UK) – room No. 38 – Intersectionality and Multiple Discrimination in EU Law and Strasbourg Case-law

26. 3. 2024 – 10:00: Karel Řepa (PF UK) – room No. 38 – Equality in Relation to LGBT+ Persons in EU Law and Strasbourg Case-law

 

8. 4. 2024 – 12:00: Darinka Piqani (Leiden Uni) – room No. 412 – Understanding the Concept of National Identity in the EU Law in the Context of Protection of Minority Languages I.

9. 4. 2024 – 10:00: Darinka Piqani (Leiden Uni) – room No. 38 – Understanding the Concept of National Identity in the EU Law in the Context of Protection of Minority Languages II.

 

15. 4. 2024 – 12:00: Moritz Jesse (Leiden Uni) – room No. 412 – Non-Discrimination and Equal Treatment as Principles of EU Law

16. 4. 2024– 10:00: Moritz Jesse (Leiden Uni) – room No. 412 – How to Discriminate against a Migrant? Legal Questions of Equality and Differential Treatment

 

23. 4. 2024 – 12:00: Saša Gajin (Union University in Belgrade) – room No. 38 – Single Origin of Equal Liberty: Understanding Human Rights and Prohibition Of Discrimination from Philosophical And Legal Perspectives I.

24. 4. 2024 – 10:00: Saša Gajin (Union University in Belgrade) – room No. 117 – Single Origin of Equal Liberty: Understanding Human Rights and Prohibition Of Discrimination from Philosophical And Legal Perspectives II.

 

29. 4. 2024 – 12:00: Christopher McCrudden (Michigan Uni) – room No. 38 – Human Dignity in Theory, in Practice, and in Law I.

30. 4. 2024 – 10:00: Christopher McCrudden (Michigan Uni) – room No. 38 – Human Dignity in Theory, in Practice, and in Law II.

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6. 5. 2024 – 10:00: JUDr. Jan Grinc, Ph.D. (Kancelář Senátu Parlamentu ČR, PF UK) - room No. 38 - EU Migration Pact from a legal and policy perspective (in Czech only)

7. 5. 2024 – 10:00: JUDr. Martin Rozumek (ředitel Organizace pro pomoc uprchlíkům) – room No. 38 - EU Migration Pact from the perspective of application practice (in Czech only)