OUR LADY OF FATIMA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
COURSE OUTLINE IN
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS (FSHR212)
Course Description
This course is designed to help students identify human rights, recognize the value of human rights,
analyze human rights, and take action to realize human rights. The course aims to make human rights
concepts real and acceptable to everyday circumstances. By illustrating the importance of human rights to
the forensic science profession, this course highlights why forensic science practitioners should integrate
human rights into policies and practices. An accessible discussion of human rights topics and themes is
provided to help students translate human rights concepts into forensic and law enforcement practice.
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students shall have:
1. Recognized the importance of human rights within a law enforcement context.
2. Developed an understanding of the concept, principles and policies on human rights as stated in
the Philippine Constitution and International Instruments.
3. Analyzed how human rights principles have been applied by the courts and government agencies.
Course Outline
Week
Number
1
Topics
Course Orientation
a. Review of the University’s Vision, Mission and Core Values
b. Review of the College’ Vision and Mission
c. Review of BFS’ Program Educational Objectives
d. The OLFU Netiquette for Students
e. The Course Outline, Requirements and Grading System
f. Brief Orientation on Safety Management Procedures
2
General Nature and Definition of Human Rights
3
History, Theories, Sources and Development of Human Rights
4-5
6
The International Bill of Human Rights
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b. International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
c. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
d. Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
e. Other Conventions and Covenants on Human Rights
Preliminary Examination
7-11
Civil and Political Rights as Applied in the Philippines
a. Right to Life, Liberty and Security
b. Freedom of the Mind
i.
Freedom of Thought and Conscience
ii.
Speech and Assembly
iii.
Freedom of Religion
iv.
Press Freedom
v.
Right of Access to Information
vi.
Academic Freedom
c. Just Laws and Procedures
i.
Legal Assistance
ii.
Right to Counsel
iii.
Freedom from Torture, Ill Treatment and Inhuman Punishment
iv.
Right to Bail
v.
Due Process of Law
vi.
Presumption of Innocence
vii.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
viii.
Speedy Disposition of Cases
ix.
Right Against Self-Incrimination
x.
Double Jeopardy
d. Freedom of Association
e. Freedom of Movement
f. Right to Property
g. Right to Privacy
12
Midterm Examination
13
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights as Applied in the Philippines
14
Human Rights Situation of Vulnerable Sectors
15
Discrimination
a. Sex Discrimination and Women’s Rights
b. Racial Discrimination
c. Religious Discrimination
16
The Role of NGO’s in the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights
17
Remedies for the Enforcement of Human Rights Treaties and Laws
18
Final Examination