Access to Justice in International Law
Though access to justice and access to remedies have been discussed extensively in the context of human rights, there has not been any systematic evaluation of the concept at the more general level of international law.
This module will examine the debate surrounding the issue of access to justice in international law, in terms of institutions, procedures and remedies. It will also consider the framework provided by the doctrines of responsibility of states, organisations, companies and individuals.
An examination of access to non-judicial mechanisms and bodies such as ombudsmen, inspection panels, truth commissions, compensations commissions will be followed be a consideration of access to courts including the International Court of Justice, regional and national courts.
The module will be completed by a consideration of the remedies available to victims (states or individuals) of breaches of international law, drawing on practice and jurisprudence.