DISABILITY RIGHTS AND LAW
LAW3DRL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores and analyses Australia's disability law and policy, and aims to support those looking to pursue a legal or policy career in state or federal government, the disability sector or human rights lawyering. The first part of the subject establishes the theoretical and legal framework based on human rights principles within the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The framework is then tested by an examination of particular case studies, which may vary from year to year. Generally, important practice contexts such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme, discrimination law, supported decision making: inclusive education or the interactions of disability and the criminal justice system will be taught in depth. Throughout the study period the role of law and policy in promoting and protecting the rights of people with disabilities is evaluated: areas requiring reform are identified; and strategies for the change considered.
School: La Trobe Law School (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Darren O'Donovan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: Class exercises, including in-class and on-line library exercises; assignment; examination
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Complete 60 CP'S of LAW level 1 subjects and 60 CP'S of LAW level 2 subjects
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Selected articles, book chapters, case law and statutes will be accessed on-line and in hardcopy. A detailed reading list will be provided in the unit material.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
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Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
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WBL addtional requirements: N/A