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
