DEATH, DYING AND LAW
LAW2DDL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to aspects of the legal system that regulate the dead, death and dying. Students will examine theories, practices and procedures of coronial law, forensic medicine, medical law and related professions in Australia. It will investigate the distinctive roles of the coroner, forensic pathologist and medical practitioner during the death investigation process to equip students with the knowledge and necessary skills to effectively participate in the inquisitorial jurisdiction. Students may also explore other areas of the legal regulation of death, such as laws regulating cemeteries and the right to burial, organ donation, abortion law, euthanasia and assisted suicide, and the intersection between legal, social and cultural approaches to death.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Marc Trabsky
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: LCR1CLC OR LAW1CRL
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: LAW5IIC
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Learning resources
Various readings will be provided via the LMS
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Various
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
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Total hours/days required: N/A
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