LAW4112

Current problems in constitutional law 406

(LAW)

Not offered in 2002

Professor HP Lee

6 points + Three 1-hour seminars per week + Clayton + Prerequisite: LAW3200

Synopsis: Selected contemporary problems in Australian constitutional law. The approaches of the High Court to judicial review of executive and legislative acts and constitutional interpretation. Implication of constitutional rights and prohibitions. Separation of powers. Legal consequences of unconstitutionality. Proposals for and processes of constitutional change.

Assessment: Written research assignment (5000 words): 50% + Final examination (2 hours): 50%