The question (10 marks)
Distinguish between the Charter-based and the treaty-based human rights bodies of the United Nations, and assess the strengths and weaknesses of each. (10 marks)
MU Module 2, head 2.1 - the ICCPR; and the Charter-based bodies.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · International Conventions and Protocols of Human Rights Law.
Authorities you will need
- Charter of the United Nations 1945, Article 68, and the ECOSOC resolution of 1947
- The Human Rights Council, established by the General Assembly in 2006
- International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 1966, Article 28
- The independent expert's statement of 1997 on non-reporting
How an answer is marked
A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.