Human trafficking and modern slavery
| Module title | Human trafficking and modern slavery |
|---|---|
| Module code | LAW3100 |
| Academic year | 2022/3 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Inga Thiemann () |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 60 |
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Module description
Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery are topics of near constant discussion in the media. But what is human trafficking? How can we legally define modern slavery? In this module you will examines the development of law in the area of human trafficking and modern slavery from a legal, theoretical and comparative perspective. You will consider the complex history of counter-trafficking legislation, critiques the limitations of current counter-trafficking measures and discusses its problems, e.g. the conflation of prostitution and trafficking, the complex victim category and alternative responses to human trafficking.
Module aims - intentions of the module
After completing this module, you will have gained a detailed understanding and appreciation of the key topics in the law on human trafficking. You will develop your legal research skills, particularly in the realms of analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving.
You will learn to critically engage with theoretical debates and conflicting standpoints on human trafficking and its interplay with borders, migration, labour regulation and access to rights. Furthermore, you will develop an understanding of counter-trafficking law’s role in creating and maintaining complex, yet limiting categories of victimhood in human trafficking in a national and international context.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the principle features of the law on human trafficking, including the scope, but also limitations of counter-trafficking legislation; the history of human trafficking and its legacies; the complex notions of victimhood and culpability
- 2. Demonstrate coherent and critical knowledge of the relationship between law, policy and societal norms in the area of human trafficking
- 3. Identify, explain and critically assess/analyse issues arising in the context of human trafficking and modern slavery and apply relevant legal rules to those issues
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Exercise critical thinking, judgment and analysis concerning the assumptions and aspirations of law
- 5. Select and explain relevant information from primary and secondary legal resources, independently and efficiently using appropriate techniques
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Identify, retrieve and use a range of resources with minimal guidance
- 7. Manage time independently and efficiently in preparing for learning activities, to be proactive in developing your own learning
Syllabus plan
It is envisaged that the syllabus will include the following topics. Precise content and order may vary.
Introduction to the law on human trafficking
- How to define the phenomenon
- The different forms of human trafficking
- The history of human trafficking
Human trafficking legislation:
- International (UN Trafficking Protocol & other relevant international agreements)
- Regional (EU Directive, Council of Europe and the case law of the ECtHR)
- Domestic implementation (the UK Modern Slavery Act)
Human trafficking in context:
- Between criminal law, labour law and migration law
- Victims and perpetrators in trafficking legislation
- Alternative responses to human trafficking
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | 124 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 18 | 9 x 2 hour Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 2 | 2 x 1 hour Lectures (introductory and revision sessions) |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 6 | 3 x 2 hour Workshops |
| Guided independent study | 55 | Individual reading and lecture preparation |
| Guided independent study | 20 | Workshop preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Summative assessment preparation |
| Guided Independent Study | 9 | Formative assessment preparation |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay outline | 1,000 words | 1-7 | Written feedback; individual consultation meetings with students as required |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100 | 2,750 words | 1-7 | Written feedback; individual consultation meetings with students as required |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay (2,750 words) | 1-7 | August\September reassessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Julia O’Connell Davidson, Modern Slavery: The Margins of Freedom Palgrave Macmillan: 2015
Anne Gallagher, The International Law of Human Trafficking, CuP:2010
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 23/01/2018 |
| Last revision date | 12/08/2020 |
