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76074 Australian Civil Liberties Law

6cp
Requisite(s): 70217 Criminal Law AND 70616 Australian Constitutional Law
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate

This subject aims to acquaint students with case and statute law relevant to the protection of civil liberties in Australia. It explores the relationship and dynamic between the individual and the State in a legal and political framework. It examines the institutions (at a Commonwealth and State level) and organisations established to protect civil liberties and legal issues associated with their operation.

Students become acquainted with current legal issues in the protection of civil liberties in Australia and research issues using Australian and comparative legal material and non-legal materials.

Topics are discussed in an informal but considered way.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.