Overview

This course examines core common law principles shaping criminal justice processes through the lens of human rights jurisprudence. It does this by traversing the law and practice in various jurisdictions. Its focus is upon the criminal trial process (the fair trial), police arrest (the right to liberty), search (the right … For more content click the Read More button below. As is readily apparent, these themes are analysed from the perspective of human rights jurisprudence incorporating the rights to liberty, privacy, the privilege against self-incrimination and the various legal obligations bundled under fair trial rights (such as the presumption of innocence, equality of arms, ‘speedy’ trial and ‘confrontation’ rights). The course pursues this intersection of the common law and human rights jurisprudence through current issues, systemic pressure points and contemporary topics.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: Academic Program must be 9200, 5740, 9285, 5285, 9220, 5750, 9211, 5211, 9201 or 9225; or enrolment in MNGTUS8625 Law

Course Attributes

Offered irregularly or alternate years

Delivery

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Course Outline

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LAWS8125 Course Outline

Fees

TypeAmount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)$1893
Domestic Students$4890
International Students$5910

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