Monash University Handbooks 2008

LAW7165 - Comparative constitution and rights

6 points, SCA Band 3, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate Faculty of Law

Leader: Ms Julie Debeljak

Offered

Not offered in 2008

Synopsis

Upon completion of this unit, students should:

have a general understanding of the constitutional law and statutory framework that operates in relevant countries; analyse and critically comment upon the impact of the constitutional system on the protection of human rights and freedoms; have an indepth understanding of the rights studied, and the framework for protection established under the relevant constitutional systems, and understand, evaluate and apply policy arguments for and against reform of the legal protection of rights and freedoms.

Assessment

Research paper - 3750 words - 50%

Examination - 50%

Contact hours

36 hours

Prerequisites

Australian Constitutional Law or its equivalent at the discretion of the Chief Examiner

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