HUMAN RIGHTS ADVOCACY
LAW5HRA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students will explore the application of human rights law in the domestic arena. The potential for the development of domestic human rights law is analysed. In the context of human rights charters and recent case studies, a series of legal practice issues are examined. These include standing, amicus curiae, procedural opportunities and requirements, use of strategic litigation, advocacy and the media and law reform. The role of lawyers, the judiciary, non government organisations and others engaged in direct service delivery is also analysed.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Wishart
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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| Readings | TBA | Preliminary | N/A | N/A |