Comparative Criminal Justice & Human Rights
Comparative Criminal Justice & Human Rights
This 13-day program integrates comparative justice systems analysis with sociological theory and international law frameworks.
Early modules introduce Durkheim’s theory of punishment (solidarity and moral order), Foucault’s analysis of discipline and carcerality, and procedural justice theory. Students compare policing models, bail systems, and correctional philosophies across India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Mid-program engagement includes legal aid ecosystem dialogues (as feasible), structured court observation, and equity analysis labs examining pre-trial detention, backlog, and access-to-counsel disparities.
The Human Rights & International Criminal Law module introduces ICC structure, universal jurisdiction debates, war crimes accountability, and the relationship between domestic systems and international oversight.
The final days focus on reform design and policy memo production.
Students will:
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Construct comparative justice system maps (India–US–UK).
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Analyze punishment through Durkheim’s social cohesion framework.
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Interpret carceral expansion using Foucault’s discipline paradigm.
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Evaluate legitimacy in policing through procedural justice theory.
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Assess human rights compliance in detention and trial processes.
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Analyze international criminal accountability mechanisms.
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Draft a justice reform or human-rights policy brief suitable for faculty evaluation.
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