78014 Law and Justice in China¹

This subject examines the developments in law and legal principle that have shaped the legal system in mainland China. It is divided into three historical periods, 1949–79, 1980–94 and 1995 to the present. These three periods reflect the main divisions in the development of China's legal system. Three interrelated themes or precepts are used to analyse the development of law and justice in China – constitutionalism, legality, and the rule of law.

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1. LLB students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 per cent to undertake this subject, calculated as SUM (credit points x mark)/total credit points. This requirement may be reviewed in future. If a student enrols with a WAM of less than 65 per cent they will be withdrawn from the subject after the last date to add subjects and consequently will not be able to enrol in an alternative subject in that semester.