This LLM module aims to give substantive consideration to the developments and operation of the protection of Human Rights in Europe. It focuses on the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), while references are also made to the protection of human rights at the national level. Consideration is given to both the theory and practice of human rights law in a specific regional context. The module examines the challenges and achievement of the Strasbourg system of human rights protection. This module also reviews the approach of the European Court of Human Rights to key human rights such as right to life, prohibition of torture and right to privacy.