European Anti-Discrimination Law
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Teaching
Details
Faculty Faculty of Law Domain Law Code UE-DDR.00866 Languages English Type of lesson Lecture
Level Master Semester SA-2023 Schedules and rooms
Summary schedule Monday 12:15 - 15:00, Hebdomadaire (Autumn semester)
Teaching
Responsibles - Epiney Astrid
Teachers - Frei Nula
Description This course will NOT be streamed in the academic year 2023/24 due to its interactive character.
This course focuses on anti-discrimination law from a European perspective. While the course centers on the relevant anti-discrimination directives of the European Union, students will also learn about their interrelationship with anti-discrimination law under the European Convention on Human Rights as well as international human rights law protecting special groups from discrimination such as women, children or persons with disabilities.
The course will treat the different forms of discrimination (direct and indirect discrimination, harassment and instructions to discriminate as well as related acts such as hate speech or gender-based violence) and will take a closer look at some of the protected grounds like gender, “race”, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Thematic focuses will lie on the different regulatory spheres of anti-discrimination law such as employment or access to goods and services, access to justice, welfare, as well as current discussions on diverse topics such as racial profiling, affirmative action or gender quota.
Attention: The course takes place on Mondays from 12h00 to 15h00 (without lunch break).
Training objectives - Students are familiar with the legal framework surrounding equality and non-discrimination in Europe. In particular, they know the equality law of the European Union, both in the Treaties as well as in secondary law directives. They are familiar with the case-law of the European Court of Justice interpreting these legal provisions.
- Furthermore, they are familiar with the (case-)law relating to Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights and have a basic understanding of the Swiss domestic equality law.
- Students are able to apply their legal-doctrinal knowledge to practical situations and to solve legal cases.
- Students are familiar with the theoretical concepts related to equality and non-discriminations, the controversies surrounding these concepts, and the conceptual questions raised by contemporary social disputes. They are able to critically analyse current problems by using these concepts, and to make connections between their theoretical knowledge and the European law, including case-law, on equality and non-discrimination.
Descriptions of Exams Written exam (2h)
Comments The course takes place on Mondays from 12h15 to 15h00 (without lunch break).
Documents
Bibliography Documentation will be made available on «moodle».
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Dates and rooms
Date Hour Type of lesson Place 09.10.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 16.10.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 23.10.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 30.10.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 06.11.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 13.11.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 20.11.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 27.11.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 04.12.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 11.12.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 18.12.2023 12:15 - 15:00 Cours BQC 13, Room 2.413 -
Assessments methods
Written exam - SA-2023, 1ère session 2024
Assessments methods By rating Descriptions of Exams Written exam (2h)
Written exam - SP-2024, 2ème session 2024
Assessments methods By rating Descriptions of Exams Written exam (2h)
Written exam - SA-2024, 1ère session 2025
Assessments methods By rating Descriptions of Exams Written exam (2h)
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Assignment
Valid for the following curricula: Comparative Law 90 [MA]
Version: 20221107
Additional achievementsSpecial CreditsSemestrial Intensive Courses / Block Courses
Ens. compl. en Droit
Version: ens_compl_droit
Master Courses > Semestrial Courses
European Studies 30 [MA]
Version: SA14_MA_PS_bil_v01
Enjeux économiques, politiques et sociaux en Europe > Module "Droit" (Option A)
Family, Children and Youth Studies 90 [MA]
Version: SA15_MA_PA_bil_V01
Module à choix > FamilleModule à choix > Enfance et jeunesseDroit
Law 90 [MA]
Version: 20221107
Additional achievementsSemestrial Intensive Courses / Block Courses > Elective coursesSpecial Credits
Legal Studies 90 [MA]
Version: 20160122
Elective coursesAdditional achievements