76522 Indigenous Peoples in International Law

Requisite(s): 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice AND 70516 Equity and Trusts

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This subject covers the framework of international law, principles and organisations relevant to Indigenous peoples. It considers the right to self-determination, the history of Indigenous peoples at the United Nations, and in relation to armed conflict. It critically examines the participation of Indigenous peoples, especially Australian Indigenous peoples and the contribution of this participation to the development of international law and legal process, especially in the areas of human rights, trade, intellectual property, and biodiversity.