law2jaa justice after atrocity
JUSTICE AFTER ATROCITY
LAW2JAA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
How do societies deal with atrocity and its aftermath? In this subject, students are introduced to the manifold ways in which societies have face atrocities and mass violence, including criminal trials (domestic and international), truth commissions, lustration and art works. By examining number of case studies from across the globe, students are invited to critically reflect the difficulties in notions of truth, representation and justice. Focus is on both the theories and the practices of justice mechanisms with the aim of providing students with a well-grounded understanding of the precarious path to justice.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMaria Elander
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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PrerequisitesLAW1PPL AND LAW1LIM
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