KRS2040

Aborigines and the law

(ART)

8 points + 3 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: First-year sequence, or permission

Synopsis: A study of legislation for and against Aborigines. The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody, and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission0s report into /The Stolen Generations0. Topics include traditional Aboriginal customary law, government policies, acts, legislation, child removal policies, Aboriginal imprisonment rates and comparisons, deaths in custody, the Royal Commission and its recommendations and implementations.

Assessment: Seminar paper (2000 words): 25% + Research assignment (3000 words): 45% + Class test (1 hour): 20% + Attendance and participation: 10%