76066 Children and the Law
6cpRequisite(s): ((70218 Criminal Law OR 70114 Criminal Law and Procedure) AND 70311 Torts AND 70616 Australian Constitutional Law)
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 78128 Child Law in Australia AND 78129 Child Law in Australia
Description
This elective subject is designed to enhance undergraduate studies in core law subjects as they relate to children; in particular constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, torts and the law of evidence. It also complements elective studies in family law and succession. The subject has been designed to combine both a theoretical and a vocational approach to the study of these issues and not only benefits students interested in these issues, but also those students considering a career in legal practice and/or the delivery of children's legal services.
The emphasis is on issues such as child development theory, children's rights, juvenile justice, care and protection, education rights and responsibilities, and the legal representation of children. Issues such as adoption, employment, property ownership and succession issues, civil liability, and medical procedures and treatment may be covered in assessment options. This is not a strictly 'black letter' subject; the present law in New South Wales is considered as well as the historical development of laws relating to children, proposed reforms, and comparative material from other jurisdictions. Material from other disciplines, such as criminology, sociology, and developing brain research is also incorporated, as appropriate.
Detailed subject description.
Fee information
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- Commonwealth-supported students: view subject fees at Fees Search: Commonwealth-supported
- Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to Domestic Fees Search: Postgraduate and Research
- International students: fees are charged according to the course enrolled in; refer to International Fees Search
- Subject EFTSL: 0.125
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.
