Research Proposal on Human Rights and Criminal Law Relationship

This research proposal examines the relationship between human rights and criminal law. It outlines the research questions, which include defining the concepts of criminal law and human rights, identifying similarities and differences between them, and exploring their interrelation. The study employs a qualitative research method, utilizing an inductive approach and interpretivism philosophy to analyze non-numeric data. The intended sample consists of 30 lawyers in the UK, chosen for their expertise in human rights and criminal law. The proposal details the research methods, including the use of questionnaires, to gather insights and evaluate the relationship between the two legal domains. The research aims to identify the existing relation between human rights and criminal law and recommend ways to improve it.

RESEARCH PROPOSAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Research question.......................................................................................................................3
Research methods and approaches..............................................................................................3
Intended sample and its size........................................................................................................4

MAIN BODY
Research question
The main aim of the study is to explore and establish the conflicts and historical relations among
human rights and criminal laws1.
Objectives
 To develop understanding relating to the concept of human rights and criminal laws.
 To analyse the difference and similarities among relation between human rights and
criminal laws.
 To examine the relation being present in both human right and criminal law.
 To recommend some of the ways in which this relation among two can be improved.
Research question
1. What is the concept of criminal law and human rights?
2. What are the similarities and differences among the human right and criminal law?
3. What is the relationship being present between criminal law and human right?
Research methods and approaches
 Research method- the research method selected in the present case is qualitative
research as this does not involve any of the numbers and facts and figures. This method
of research will be used by the researcher in order to enhance the theoretical knowledge
relating to concept of human right and criminal law2. Firstly, the sample will be selected
and then questionnaire will be prepared relating to aim of study and it will be provided to
the participant. Thereafter, the responses to the questionnaire will be evaluated and
conclusion will be drawn.
 Research approach- the approach selected will be inductive as it relates with a focus on
the qualitative aspect of the study. In the present case the study selected is qualitative and
the use of inductive approach will be helpful in attaining the objectives of the study in
1 Wogen, Jenifer, and Maria Teresa Restrepo. "Human rights, stigma, and substance
use." Health and human rights 22, no. 1 (2020): 51.
2 Mohajan, Haradhan Kumar. "Qualitative research methodology in social sciences and
related subjects." Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People 7, no. 1
(2018): 23-48.

better manner. Also the inductive approach is based on the setting of aim and objectives
and then the whole study is being guided on basis of those aim and objectives only. These
aim and objectives are being prepared within the study because it diverts the researcher
towards attaining the objectives of study.
 Research philosophy- Interpretivism philosophy will be used in case of analysing the
relation between the human rights and criminal law. This philosophy will be selected by
the researcher as it is based on the non- numeric data and not any numeric information
and facts and figures.
Intended sample and its size
The intended sample type for the present study is the lawyers being present in UK. The
sample is being selected of lawyer because of the reason that they know the aspect of the aim of
the study like human rights, criminal law and others. Hence, this will be providing a better base
to the researcher for completing the study in successful manner3. The sample size for the present
study taken will involve 30 lawyers. This has been selected by the researchers because 30 is an
optimal number and it is not more or less. Also the lawyer is being selected as they have proper
knowledge relating to the study area and this need to be included in analysis of the current study.
3 Snyder, Hannah. "Literature review as a research methodology: An overview and
guidelines." Journal of business research 104 (2019): 333-339.