Module course for LAW7055_01_S1_202627 offered at LOC: by Law (ORG:LAWS)
Convenor name: Lutz Oette
Convenor email: lo8@soas.ac.uk
Intended learning outcomes:
| 1 | demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the various sources, institutions and procedures in the field of the prohibition of torture, particularly with reference to international human rights law |
| 2 | critically evaluate the theoretical debates on torture and the law, including with reference to related discipline |
| 3 | apply advanced, critical reasoning in the evaluation of the role played by international law, including pertinent institutions, in shaping protection from torture and accountability and reparation for torture and of legal strategies related thereto, including their employment in various contexts. |
| 4 | communicate complex ideas effectively in both written and oral formats, demonstrating independent research, critical engagement with scholarly debates, and collaborative discussion of contemporary issues relating to the prohibition of torture in international law |
Assessment 1: Name: PS1
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 11/12/2026
Assessment 1: Release date: 12/01/2027
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Name: AS1
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 15/01/2027
Assessment 2: Release date: 05/02/2027
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Page template: On campus 2026/27
