Citizenship and the Rule of Law
Explore how the Rule of Law shapes modern governance and justice systems through historical principles and contemporary legal frameworks.
Explore how the Rule of Law shapes modern governance and justice systems through historical principles and contemporary legal frameworks.
Explore the Rule of Law's history and modern application in this course by the Bingham Centre. Covering judicial independence, equality before the law, access to justice, international law, and business impacts on human rights. Gain critical engagement skills with core Rule of Law concepts.
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What you'll learn
Engage critically with the core requirements of the Rule of Law
Explain why and how the Rule of Law is best protected
Apply Rule of Law principles to issues in everyday life
Construct and evaluate arguments about justice
Understand the development of the Rule of Law from Aristotle to modern times
Analyze the importance of judicial independence and appointment processes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Rule of Law and its applications in modern society. Over six weeks, participants will explore the historical development of the Rule of Law, from Aristotle to Lord Bingham's modern conception. The course covers crucial aspects such as judicial independence, equality before the law, access to justice, international law, and the intersection of business and human rights. Through video lectures, readings, and interactive assignments, students will develop critical engagement skills with core Rule of Law principles and learn to apply them to real-world scenarios.
A Potted History of the Rule of Law
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Judges: Independence, Tenure and Appointment
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
What does it mean to be equal before the law?
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Access to Justice
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
An International Rule of Law
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Business, Human Rights and the Rule of Law
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Research Fellow in Citizenship and The Rule of Law at the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law
Michael Abiodun Olatokun is a Research Fellow in Citizenship and the Rule of Law and Head of Public & Youth Engagement at the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law, part of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law. He also serves as a Visiting Lecturer at Middlesex University in London, where he leads a national program that educates 40,000 students across the UK about the rule of law, democracy, and human rights. Prior to his role at the Bingham Centre, Michael coordinated national voter registration efforts, earning multiple awards for his contributions. He is an active member of the Administrative Law Bar Association and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. In 2019, he was appointed Deputy Chair of the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Subject Pilot Panel for Business and Law. For more information about his work, you can visit his personal website at abiodunolatokun.com.
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