CORONIAL LAW AND FORENSICS

LCR3CLF

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces students to the theories, practices and procedures of coronial law and forensic medicine in Australia. It will investigate the distinctive roles played by the coroner, forensic pathologist, police officer and medical practitioner during the death investigation process. It will also analyse how coronial institutions can be reformed to produce optimal outcomes for society. Students may explore topics such as coronial architecture and mortuary spaces, the relationship between post-mortem examinations and organ donation and coronial inquests on deaths in custody.

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 3 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: Online Group Exercises,Take Home Exam, Research Essay

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: LCR1ALS OR LAW1LIM

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: LAW2DDL

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

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

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Evaluate legal and policy problems using appropriate doctrine in coronial law, forensic medicine and/or academic scholarship
02. Identify, use and appraise research material relevant to the operation and reform of coronial law and forensic medicine
03. Critically analyse historical, social, ethical, religious and cultural implications of coronial law and forensic medicine
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.