LAW7259

Current issues in environmental protection ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Yet Bryant

Offered:
City Summer 2006 (On-campus)

Synopsis: The subject will cover the international legal responses to major global and transboundary environmental problems (such as pollution and climate change, ozone depletion, biodiversity, marine pollution and the import and export of hazardous waste).

Objectives: The seminar format will be used to introduce and explain the core material referred to in the subject description while also identifying key problems and recent challenges in the development of international environmental law. Active student discussion will be encouraged to test students' understanding of the subject matter; to relate the subject matter to the objectives of the course; to stimulate critical debate about recent developments in international law and policy; and to identify possible problems in students' understanding. Selective student presentations will also be commissioned.

Assessment: Research assignment (3,750 words):50% + Take home examination (3,750 words): 50%

Contact Hours: 2 hours per week

Prerequisites: previous studies in environmental law.