Cursos / 1º Ciclo / Faculty of Law :: Law

Versao Portuguesa

DIREITOS FUNDAMENTAIS - 2021/2022

2º curricular year
Semestralidade: 1st semester
ECTS: 6

Teachers

Leading Teacher: Prof. Doutora Sofia Santos
Assistant Professor: Prof. Doutor Eduardo Sousa

Class type and School hours

Teórica : 2 Horas
Prática : 1 Horas
Orientação Tutorial : 1 Horas

Teaching Language

Portuguese

Main Aims/Objectives

Identification and understanding of the theme of Human Rights and Fundamental Rights, and, also, of their relationship

Specific Aims/Objectives

Knowledge of Human Rights and Fundamental Rights, respectively, of the United Nations, the Council of Europe, the European Union and the Portuguese Constitution and systems, and their mutual articulation

Skills to be acquired

Field of terminology relating to Human Rights and Fundamental Rights

Knowledge of the main international legal texts and this segment of the Portuguese Constitution

Competence for the interpretation and application of those texts

Teaching Procedures

Theoretical and systematic completeness of the course program classes summary

Pratical classes aimed at solving practical cases on matters whatsoever that vocation and clarification of doubts

Tutorial classes designed for the monitoring and evaluation of research, and to conduct oral evaluation of knowledge

Programme

A - GENERAL PART

1. Fundamental Rights and Human Rights
2. Concept and similar institutes of Fundamental Rights and Human Rights
3. Typology of Fundamental Rights and Human Rights
4. Sources and sources hierarchy of Fundamental Rights and Human Rights
5. Genesis and evolution of Fundamental Rights and Human Rights

B - SPECIAL PART
6. International Human Rights System
6.1. General
6.1.1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
6.1.2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
6.1.3. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
6.1.4. Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide
6.1.5. Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading

6.2. European
6.2.1. Council of Europe
6.2.1.1. European Convention on Human Rights
6.2.1.2. European Social Charter (revised)
6.2.2. European Union
6.2.2.1. Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

7. Portuguese internal system of Fundamental Rights

7.1. Structuring principles
7.1.1. Universality
7.1.2. Equality
7.1.3. Proportionality
7.1.4. Confidence
7.1.5. Responsibility

7.2. Guarantees
7.2.1. Hetero-protection
7.2.2. Self-protection

7.3. General model

7.4. Specific regime of rights, freedoms and guarantees
7.4.1. Direct applicability
7.4.2. Public and private entities linking
7.4.3. Restriction
7.4.4. Suspension
7.4.5. Waiver
7.4.6. Legislative acts
7.4.7. Constitutional review and transition

7.5. Specific regime of the similar nature of rights

7.6. Specific regime of economic, social and cultural rights

7.7. Rights in particular
7.7.1. Right to live
7.7.2. Right to physical integrity
7.7.3. Right to freedom
7.7.4. Freedom of conscience
7.7.5. Freedom of religion and freedom of worship
7.7.6. Freedom of assembly and freedom of expression
7.7.7. Freedom of association
7.7.8. Right to vote

Evaluation Type

Continuous assessment integrates with mandatory nature, two written tests and an exhibition

Teaching Resources

All existing in the University Library

Sustainability Objectives

Keywords

Human rights
Fundamental rights
Human dignity
Civil and political rights
Rights and freedoms
Economic, social and cultural rights

Main Bibliography

Author ANDRADE, José Carlos Vieira de
Title Os Direitos Fundamentais na Constituição portugues
Edition
Place Coimbra
Editor Almedina
Year 2019
Author MARTINS, Ana Maria Guerra
Title Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos
Edition 1ª reimpressão
Place Coimbra
Editor Almedina
Year 2014
Author ALEXANDRINO, José de Melo
Title Direitos Fundamentais - Introdução
Edition
Place Lisboa
Editor Principia
Year 2015

Complementary Bibliography

Author CANOTILHO, J.J; MOREIRA, Vital
Title Constituição da República portuguesa anotada, V. I
Author RODRIGUES, L. Barbosa
Title Direito Internacional dos Direitos Humanos - Text
Edition
Place Lisboa
Editor Quid Juris
Year 2018