LAW7249

Fact finding in administrative proceedings (6 points)

(LAW)

Leader: Dr Pamela O'Connor

Offered:
City Second semester 2004 (Off-campus)
City First semester 2005 (On-campus)

Synopsis:

Objectives: By completing this subject students will have demonstrated the ability to: (1) consider how an adjudicator's fact-finding procedures are shaped and constrained by the administrative context, particular statutory requirements and the rules of natural justice: (2) select appropriately from a variety of means by which administrative adjudicators may inform themselves about the facts of a case; (3) select and practise appropriate techniques for testing the credibility of witnesses and the cogency of evidence; (4) draw appropriately upon the rationale of the rules of Evidence and the principles of Administrative Law for guidance in resolving fact-finding issues, and (5) explain and justify their appraisal of the evidence and their findings of fact in a clear, logical and lawful manner.

Assessment: Group written hearing plan for the practicum 30% + 2. Case study analysis (group or individual activity) - 30% + Written assignment: 40% (Total words for all assessment no more than 7,000)

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week