C/S/110. In light of the almost universal adoption of the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, is there a need for a similar treaty arrangement prohibiting discrimination based on religion or belief?

The paper investigates the relationship between individual religion as a fundamental human right and the culture of religious groups that threaten other's security. The position of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Race Convention) is discussed with regard to religion, race and culture. The need for legislation prohibiting discrimination against all forms of religion is argued considering that it can protect immoral groups and cults.

C/N/226. Nursing Resuscitation

The paper argues to what extent older patients should be included in discussions about their resuscitation status. Different view points are considered discussing the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Advanced Directives, the legality of DNRs, the consent and voluntary forms, NMC code and the Resuscitation Councils guidelines related to the topic.

C/EC/56. Exploring Children's Rights

The paper looks at the rights of children examining the UK Government strategy, programmes and incentives that are aimed to create a more stable environment for child care and child protection services.

S/L/230. Criminal liability of children in Scotland

The paper examines the approach to children's welfare in Scotland discussing the age of criminal responsibility, the children's hearing system introduced in Scotland, parental responsibilities, and Scotland's approach to juvenile justice. References are made to the European Convention on Human Rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, etc. It is argued whether children are capable of rational and moral judgement.

C/L/333. Is Domestic Violence a Human Rights Issue?

The paper addresses the problem of domestic violence (DV) discussing fundamental human rights stipulated by International treaties (e.g. CEDAW) and arguing whether domestic violence should be treated in the context of fundamental human rights. The traditional public/private dichotomy is considered; patriarchal and feminist views on society and DV are compared with references to sociological studies; gender-specific approaches to immigration rules are discussed; reports on gender related crime in the UK are analyzed.

S/L/220. Human Rights law is expected to provide protection for all individuals, and in particular the most vulnerable members of societies, whose need for protection from abusive or oppressive laws or practices are most acute. But human rights law, or the implementation of that law, often fails when it is most urgently required to be effective. There is a pressing need for both normative and institutional development of human rights. Discuss

The paper looks at the purpose and failures of human rights law stipulated by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights focusing on its protective function for women and children. Provisions are examined that have proved unsuccessful; the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties is discussed. The need for the institutional development and reform of the Convention is highlighted.

C/L/319. How far has the UK been successful in combating illegal immigration with regard to refugees and asylum seekers? Discuss the obligations placed by EU membership, as regards immigration, refuge and asylum

The paper looks at the history and current situation with illegal immigration in the UK reviewing the Immigration Acts of 1971 and 1999, and discussing the principles and directives of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) related to the issue. It is argued whether the fear of persecution in illegal immigrants is a breach of the Refugee Convention or the ECHR.

C/L/323. Is Domestic Violence a Human Rights Issue?

The paper examines the concept of human rights in International relations arguing whether it can be applied in the domestic sphere to violence against women. The problem of domestic violence is considered in the context of gender equality. The provisions of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) are discussed with reference to related law cases.

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