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Det er dessverre forsinkelse på klagesensur i dette emnet/ Unfortunately there is a delay in appeals for this subject.

The examination results may be delayed, but will be on the StudentWeb at latest on 09th January 2007.

For students registred on bachelor's level (course code HUMR1120) and master's level (course code HUMR4120): As you are aware of, some of the books listed up in the reading list have come in new versions (August). The reading list has now been updated showing the new editions (2005 and 2006) of some of the books. Please find the reading list here: /studier/emner/jus/humanrights/HUMR4120/h06/pensumliste/

Only minor differences exist between the two versions - so you have been covering the same topics, all of you. There is no reason to worry!

My best wishes for you at the examination day! Kind regards, Bente

Exam and location: Time: 18 December, from 10:00 - 16:00 (6 hours). Place: The location has not come out yet (place is published here one week before the day of the exam, you should check out this webpage): /studier/emner/jus/humanrights/HUMR5120/h06/eksamen/

You must be present no later than 90 minutes prior to the time the exam is scheduled to begin (= 8:30) because your books and auxiliary material are checked for notes.

The exam results are published in Studentweb on 15 January. Log in with your username and password to find your result.

To all students: This new case may be of interest to all of you. NB. not required for your exam but you may learn something. Case of Mubilanzila Mayeka and Kaniki Mitunga v. Belgium (Appl. 13178/03), judgment of 12 Oct. 2006. Arts.3, 5, 8, 13. Good luck! Maria

The document "Basic Documents on Public International Law" is now printed, and I have left copies on 5th floor and at the Information Centre, 2nd floor, Domus Academica building.

You are allowed to bring with you this document at the examination on 18 December.

The document contains the following:

• (1) UNGA Resolution A/RES/60/251 Human Rights Council
• (2) African Charter on Human and People's Rights
• (3) Protocol to the African Charter on Human and People's Rights on the Establishment of an African Court on Human and Peoples Rights
• (4) American Convention on Human Rights "Pact of San Jose, Costa Rica"
• (5) Additional Protocol to the American Convention on Human Rights in the Area of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights " Protocol of San Salvador"
• (6) Vienna Convention of the Law of Treaties
• (7) Document of the Copenhagen meeting of the Conference on the Human Dimension of the CSCE
• (8) D...

A handout called 'Basic Documents on Public International Law' will be available soon (November 2006). The handout will contain some of the most relevant documents that are listed up in Brownlie, so you don't need to by Brownlie's book.

I will try to copy the handout this week. More information will come later.

Case brief from group B has now been posted on web (see opposite page, case: Ignatane v. Latvia.

Dear all,

Just some information about some additional lectures (repetitions) in November and December:

(1) JUR5710 (institutions and procedures): Maria will give a repetition lecture on November 30, from 12.15-14 in auditorium 4, Domus Academica building. She will also give comments to the mock exams. The mock exams will be handed back to you at the same time.

(2) HUMR5120 (substantive rights): Maria will give a repetition lecture on Friday 8 December, from 12.15 -14, in Juridisk eksamenssal, Domus Academica building.

A sample of previous exam questions has now been posted on web (see opposite page under 'Examination/form of assessment'

IMPORTANT NOTE! These samples are from 1999-2004, when there was another organisation of the programme (i.e the course credits were different, the description of the courses and reading list were different, etc.). These samples should NOT be read as a clear indication as to how exam texts will be given to you now - they are given as examples of how exam questions have been made in the past years ONLY!

The case briefs from group E are now posted on web (see opposite page)

The cases are the following:

• Laureano v Peru
• Yasa v Turkey
• Botten v Norway

The lecture notes from Maria Lundberg are now posted on web (se opposite page).

Message from Maria Lundberg: Here are the cases which should be read and prepared as case briefs by 24 November. The lecture notes are sent to Bente and will soon be posted on the course website.

Reservations, Limitations and Derogations Cases:

• Brannigan och McBride, Judgment of 26 May 1993, A. 258-B,Group A
• Belilos, Judgment of 29 April 1988, A. 132, p. 24).Group B
• Slivenko v. Latvia, (App. 48321/99), Judgment 9 October 2003 (Grand Chamber)Group C
• Silver, Judgment of 25 March 1983, A. 61,Group D
• Handyside v. the UK, Judgment of 7 December 1976, A. 24,Group E

The right to private and family life:

• KT v. Finland (App. 25702/94), Judgment of 12 July 2001 (Grand Chamber)Group A
• Marckx v. Belgium, Judgment of 13 June 1979, Ser. A, No. 31.Group B
• Laskey, Jaggard and Brown v. United Kingdom (Apps. 21627/93, 21826/93, 21974/93...

(1) Lucy Smith's lecture tomorrow on November 9: Unfortunately, we have to change the location for tomorrow's lecture. Lucy Smith's lecture will be held in Juridisk eksamenssal, Domus Academica building (11:00-12:00). This is due to a Chinese delegation that is visiting the NCHR this week. (sorry for the short notice).

Readings for Lucy's lecture: Eide, pp 353-372, and Smith, pp. 350-354

(2) Maria Lundberg will give a lecture on the Right to Privacy and Family life on Monday 13 November, 14:15 - 16:00, in auditorium 4, Domus Academica building.

(The lecture on Monday 13 November replaces the lecture originally set up for 27 September).

Readings for Maria's lecture: Eide, pp. 353-372, and Ovey, pp. 241-299.

Re:Question time regarding auxiliary material allowed during the exam (also called reference texts) + other questions related to the upcoming exams on November 9, 12.15-14.00, Aud. 6, DA.

We was hoping to finish the material on the auxiliary material much earlier, but it is not ready yet. However, the material will be handed out at the meeting tomorrow.

The rules of the auxiliary material consists of the following parts:

• general auxiliary material
• auxiliary material specific for each exam
• notation rules, how to make references in the text
• about dictionaries
• copies and printouts
• etc.

The version that is given out tomorrow at the meeting is the revised version, so this is the valid one. I will give you the link to the new version when it is ready to be posted on web.

Specific auxiliary material/reference texts for the HUMR5120 course:...

For the lecture on education Monday 6 November, 3 documents are published (see opposite page):

• 1) General comment 13 of the Committee on Economic, Social and CulturalRights, dealing with the right to education (Article 13) in the CESCR;
• 2) General comment no. 1 of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, concerning CRC Article 29 on the aims of education,
• 3) an outline for a presentation on the right to education, which hasbeen prepared by Richard Hustad who had this lecture two years ago and whohas very kindly made his outline available for us.

Asbjörn Eide

Due to too many conflicting seminars, we will postpone the lecture on Friday 27 October to a later date - most likely either Friday 10 November, or Monday 13 November.

The lecture on 25 October, initially scheduled at 12.15-14, is being rescheduled one hour, to 13.15-15 (same place as usual).

(Message from Maria Lundberg,11 October): Good presentations of the two cases (below) and the briefs of the cases should be sent to Bente for distribution. The other working groups should present case briefs of the following cases by Friday 20 October to Bente for distribution. (We have also a remaining class from the Institutions course))

Lecture 1 on the right to life .... Cases:

• 1. McCann and Others v. UK, Judgment 27 Sept 1995, Ser. A, No. 324. (student presentation) Group D
• 2. LBC v. United Kingdom (App. 234113/94), Judgment 9 June 1999, ((14/|997798/1001). Group A
• 3. Yasa v. Turkey (App. 22495/93), Judgment 2 September 1998, (637|997/847/1054) Group E
• 4. Soering v. the UK (Application14038/88), Judgment 7 July 1989, Ser. A, No 161; (student presentation)Group B
• 5. Baboeram et al. v. Surinam (Comm. Nos. 146/1983 and 148-154/1983), CCPR/C/24/D/146/1983 Group...

Copies of the cases for the lecture on Wednesday 18 October will be available on 5th floor, NCHR, before lunch today.

The students are requested to prepare the following materials before the lecture on the right to fair trial, Wednesday 18th October. You will not be asked to present the cases in the lecture, but a written summary is requested by Wednesday 1st November.

Group A: European Court of Human Rights, Engel and others v. Netherlands, judgment of 8 June 1976, Series A, No. 22.

Group B: European Court of Human Rights, Deumeland v. Germany, judgment of 29 May 1986, Series A, No. 100.

Group C: UN Human Rights Committee, Morael v. France, communication of 28 July 1986, CCPR/C/36/D/207/1986.

Group D: UN Human Rights Committee, B.d.B. and others v. Netherlands, communication of 2 May 1989, CCPR/C/35/D/273/1988.

Group E: European Court of Human Rights, Botten v. Norway, judgment of 25 January 1996, Reports I p. 123.

Please find the list of groups and the respective e-mailaddresses (opposite page, the link is called 'List of groups and names'. (Please notify me if any e-mail address is wrong!)

Bente