Comparative constitutions and rights 406 (6 points)
(LAW)
Leader: Ms Julie Debeljak
Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2004 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon completion of this subject, students should (a) have a general understanding of the constitutional law and statutory framework that operate in the relevant countries; (b) analyse and critically comment upon the impact of the constitutional system on the protection of individual human rights and fundamental freedoms; (c) have specific understanding of the particular rights studied, and the framework for protection established under the relevant constitutional systems; (d) have a general understanding of the role of international law and human rights issues as they relate to the relevant constitutional systems; (e) be able to understand, evaluate and apply policy arguments for and against reform of the legal protection of rights and freedoms; (f) be able to identify or find the relevant principles, laws and precedents and apply them to resolve issues relating to breaches of individual rights and freedoms; (g) have further developed legal research and writing, and legal argument skills by undertaking systematic research into legal policy, rules and procedures and comparative perspectives relating to constitutional law and individual rights; (h) have developed skills of oral presentation of legal policy, rules and argument in an interactive learning context.
Assessment: Research paper (4000 words): 50% and examination (1.5 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time): 50% OR Examination: (3 hours plus 30 minutes reading and noting time): 100%
Prerequisites: LAW1100 Legal Process, LAW3200 OR LAW3201 Constitutional Law
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