LAW4106

Civil liberties 406

(LAW)

Not offered in 2002

Ms Beth Gaze

6 points + Two 1.5 hour seminars or one 1-hour and one 2-hour seminar per week

Synopsis: The theoretical background of civil liberties and the current context of Australian law, including the status of civil liberties in a common law system and the influence of international human rights law through the major human rights conventions. Freedom of religion and belief, freedom of speech, freedom of association and assembly, equality and freedom from discrimination, rights in the legal process including police powers, and the limits of civil liberties.

Assessment: Research paper (4000-5000 words): 50% + Class presentation: 10% + Final examination: 40%