Master’s Program SS 2012 International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Module...

Master’s Program SS 2012 International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law Module IHL006: Rights of minorities and indigenous people Information on Term Paper Length: ca. 2.500 words Deadline: 15.08.2012 Address: [email protected] Please follow:  Style guide  General notes on preparation Please attach the official cover sheet to your term paper Task: Please choose  one of the following topics,  a specific state and  the level of international protection: either universal (UN) or regional (European) 1. The compliance with international law (universal or regional) of national law of a selected state regarding the right to use of a minority language in official matters 2. The compliance with international law (universal or regional) of national law of a selected state regarding the use of a minority language in legislation and in courts 3. The compliance with international law (universal or regional) of national law of a selected state regarding the right to use of a minority language in education 4. The compliance with international law (universal or regional) of national law of a selected state regarding freedom of religion for persons belonging to national minorities 5. The compliance of national law of a selected state regarding political representation and participation of persons belonging to national minorities with international law (universal or regional) Sources: UN Council of Europe International treaties http://treaties.un.org/pages/ParticipationS tatus.aspx http://www.conventions.coe.int/Treaty/Comm un/ListeTraites.asp?CM=8&CL=ENG General comments http://www2.ohchr.org/english/bodies/tre aty/comments.htm Reports/ jurisprudence http://tb.ohchr.org/default.aspx UPR http://www.ohchr.org/EN/HRBodies/UPR/ Pages/UPRMain.aspx Reports FCNM http://www.coe.int/t/dghl/monitoring/minoriti es/default_en.asp Reports ECRML http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/education/minlang/