LAW7252

Human rights litigation

(LAW)

Ms Sarah Joseph

6 points + One 2-hour seminar per week + Second semester + City

Synopsis: This subject will examine (a) the use of international human rights norms in Australian litigation; (b) international human rights case law and (c) comparative human rights case law in relation to a number of civil and political rights, such as equality rights, legal process rights, and personal autonomy rights.

Assessment: Written essay (4000 words): 50% + Written Assignment (4000 words): 50% For this assignment, students will be given a complicated factual scenario. They will be required to research relevant human rights precedents, and produce a brief of argument using those precedents.