LAW7301

Compliance, Regulation and Crime ( 6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Professor Arie Frieberg

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: The unit examines the reasons behind state control of both individual and organisational behaviour. It reviews the ways in which organisations and individuals fail in their responsibilities to society and analyses whether control is best applied at the individual or organisational level. Various regulatory techniques (including the criminal law) are examined to ascertain their effectiveness in control of undesirable conduct.

Objectives: The unit examines the reasons behind state control of both individual and organisational behaviour. It reviews the ways in which organisations and individuals fail in their responsibilities to society and analyses whether control is best applied at the individual or organisational level. Various regulatory techniques (including the criminal law) are examined to ascertain their effectiveness in control of undesirable conduct.

Assessment: One 1500 word assignment (20%) + one 6000 word assignment (80%).

Contact Hours: Intensive

Prohibitions: LAW7258 Consumer Protection, Self-regulation and Corporate Compliance