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Citizenship and the Rule of Law
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 21 hours
  • Course by University of London
  • Offered by

About

"Be you so high, the law is above you." This principle, part of the Rule of Law, has come to represent the powerful idea that even politicians and monarchs are bound by the law. However in an age of powerful corporations, international cyber-crime and popular support for authoritarian leaders, the Rule of Law is under threat worldwide. This course, run by the Bingham Centre of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, will provide an introduction to headline issues around the Rule of Law. Each week we will tackle aspects of the Rule of Law and discuss how they are impacted by current events. The course will use video lectures, recommended reading, discussion questions and activities to enable you to develop your own perspective on the Rule of Law. Though this course sits at the intersection of law and politics, participants do not require any formal educational background in either of these subjects to join. The course will take place over 6 weeks with approximately 3 hours of content each week.

Modules

Course Introduction

    • 3 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Welcome to Citizenship and the Rule of Law!

3 Videos

  • Citizenship and the Rule of Law
  • Background and Context
  • Syllabus and Learning Objectives

2 Readings

  • Overall Syllabus and Learning Objectives
  • Why is "Citizenship" attached to a course on "the Rule of Law?"

Introduction to the Rule of Law

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Welcome to Week 1 Introduction to the Rule of Law

2 Readings

  • Welcome to Week 1!
  • Bingham Centre Founding Director Sir Jeffrey Jowell QC further explains the Rule of Law

Contributors to the Rule of Law

    • 3 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • A.V. Dicey's Rule of Law

3 Videos

  • Aristotle and the Rule of Law
  • Montesquieu and the Separation of Powers
  • A.V. Dicey and the Rule of Law

3 Readings

  • Creation of the Rule of Law
  • Other Contributions
  • Differences Between Dicey and the Rule of Law Today

The Rule of Law Today

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • My Rule of Law

2 Videos

  • Lord Bingham's Conception of the Rule of Law
  • What Can We Expect From the Rule of Law?

4 Readings

  • "The Rule of Law", Sir David Williams Lecture by Lord Bingham
  • Lord Bingham's Eight Rule of Law Principles
  • A Universal Secular Religion: International Ideas
  • Interview with Bingham Centre Director, Murray Hunt

Independent Judges

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Why are Independent Judges Important for the Rule of Law?

1 Readings

  • Essential reading on judicial independence, appointment and tenure

What Do We Expect From Judges?

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • What Do We Expect of Judges?

Protecting Judicial Independence

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • A Job For Life? Security of Tenure

Judicial Appointments

    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 2 Quiz

1 Readings

  • Nurturing, recruiting and promoting independent judges

Introduction to Equality

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to Equality
  • Children

1 Readings

  • Equality Before the law

Separate But Equal? Lessons From the US

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Plessy v Ferguson, Brown v Topeka

2 Readings

  • The United States
  • The Brown ruling

Delivering Justice Though Differential Provision

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Practical Equality

1 Readings

  • Protected Characteristics

Bias In Policing? Lessons From the UK.

    • 5 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What do you think?

1 Discussions

  • Equality – a question for us to consider.

5 Readings

  • The United Kingdom
  • Issues in equality: Stop and Search Part 1
  • Issues in equality: Stop and Search Part 2
  • Issues in equality: Stop and Search Part 3
  • Issues in equality: Stop and Search Part 4

Can Laws Create Equality? Lessons From South Africa.

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3 Quiz

3 Readings

  • South Africa Post-Apartheid Part 1
  • South Africa Post-Apartheid Part 2
  • Relevant cases

Access to Justice

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Tell us a bit about access to justice where you are!

2 Videos

  • Barriers to Law
  • Legalese and Legal Aid

Legal Capability

    • 1 Videos
    • 2 Readings
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1 Videos

  • OPTIONAL VIDEO- Five Years of Public Legal Education

2 Readings

  • Legal Empowerment
  • Legal Capability

Technological Answers?

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4 Quiz

2 Videos

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution and Online Justice
  • Rule of Law Implications of Artificial Intelligence

4 Readings

  • Online Judging and Extended Courts
  • E-Government
  • Algorithms, mind control and the right to freedom of thought
  • Disinformation technology and "fake news"

Introduction to International Law

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • Introduction
  • Sources of International Law

1 Readings

  • Introduction to International Law

Human Rights

    • 2 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Questions about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

2 Videos

  • Remedies and Complaints
  • Treaty Bodies and Committees

4 Readings

  • Introduction to International Human Rights
  • The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • Regional structures of International Law
  • Thinking about remedies

International Law in Action: Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v Myanmar)

    • 3 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 5 Quiz

3 Readings

  • December 2019- Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (The Gambia v. Myanmar)
  • State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi's speech before the International Court of Justice on 11 December 2019
  • Application by the Gambia instituting proceedings and request for provisional measures

International Law in Action: International Criminal Law

    • 1 Readings
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1 Readings

  • Interview with war crimes prosecutor Arthur Traldi

Introduction to Business and Human Rights

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction

1 Readings

  • Essential reading on Business and Human Rights

Examples from recent case law and legal developments

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Recent Legal Developments
  • An Abridged History of Business and Human Rights
  • The UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Questions of regulation & examples from the internet sector

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Questions of Regulation and the Internet Sector

Challenges for the Rule of Law and Human Rights

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 6 Quiz

1 Videos

  • Challenges and developing practices in global supply chains

Well done!

    • 1 Videos
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1 Videos

  • Well Done!

Next Steps

    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Next Steps

Auto Summary

Explore the crucial concept of the Rule of Law and its impact on modern society with the "Citizenship and the Rule of Law" course. Delivered by the Bingham Centre of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law and available on Coursera, this foundational course delves into the principle that not even the highest authorities are above the law. In an era marked by powerful corporations, international cyber-crime, and rising authoritarianism, understanding the Rule of Law is more important than ever. Over six weeks, you'll engage with 3 hours of weekly content that includes video lectures, recommended readings, discussion questions, and activities designed to help you form your own perspectives on these pressing issues. Perfect for individuals interested in the intersection of law and politics, this course requires no prior formal education in either field, making it accessible to a broad audience. By the end of the course, you'll have a deeper appreciation of the Rule of Law and its relevance in today's world. Join us on this enlightening journey to better understand how laws govern our societies and protect our rights. Start your learning experience with Coursera's flexible subscription options and take the first step towards becoming an informed global citizen.

Michael Abiodun Olatokun
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Michael Abiodun Olatokun