Sociology of Human Rights and the Ombudsman
A.Y. 2021/2022
Learning objectives
The institution of the Ombudsman is based on the idea that citizens should be entitled to complain against specific acts and behaviors of their rulers and that their complaints should be investigated by an independent body.
Expected learning outcomes
Thanks to a socio-legal method of analysis, students will be able to reflect upon the social function of the Ombudsman in Europe and its legal structure.
The first step of the analysis is the comparison of various ombudsman-institutions all over the world. Finally, students will be able to illustrate the functions of Ombudsman institutions in their political, economical and cultural context.
Students are requested to write a final paper about human rights practice or about the functioning of their national - international ombudsmen.
The first step of the analysis is the comparison of various ombudsman-institutions all over the world. Finally, students will be able to illustrate the functions of Ombudsman institutions in their political, economical and cultural context.
Students are requested to write a final paper about human rights practice or about the functioning of their national - international ombudsmen.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Teacher will give the lessons in classroom, and students are expected to participate attending at University, if Pandemic allows it. More information will be imparted through ARIEL website. Video lessons and powerpoint with audio will be projected. The exam is a test or a position paper, using the MTeams platform
Course syllabus
1. Definition of Ombudsman
2. Ombudsman Structure
3. Ombudsman Functions
4. Conflict Mediation, Judgment and Administration
6. Definition of human rights
7. The human rights ombudsman
2. Ombudsman Structure
3. Ombudsman Functions
4. Conflict Mediation, Judgment and Administration
6. Definition of human rights
7. The human rights ombudsman
Prerequisites for admission
There are no prerequisites
Teaching methods
Face to face lectures. The students are invited to participate actively to the lectures and to discuss the proposed case law.
Teaching Resources
M. A. Quiroz Vitale, The ombudsman and the protection of human rights in Europe. Case study of Italian "Civic Defender", U.S.-China Law Review, vol. 11 n. 8, 2014.
M.A. Quiroz Vitale, Modernization Development and Law. Mimesis International, 2018
M.A. Quiroz Vitale, Modernization Development and Law. Mimesis International, 2018
Assessment methods and Criteria
Written test.
IUS/20 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Quiroz Vitale Marco Alberto
Professor(s)