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LAW2314 | Constitutional Law II | ||
SCHOOL OF LAW AND JUSTICE | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
LAW2104 | Constitutional Law I | ||
Description: | |||
This unit examines various provisions of the Australian Constitution including a more detailed examination of the following legislative powers : external affairs, corporations power, trade and commerce and taxation. Students will also critically analyse the question of whether a bill of rights as opposed to judgements that found implied rights within the constitution is preferable. The role of Constitutional law in promoting human rights and social justice will be highlighted with reference to other constitutional approaches in democratic countries. Constitutional reform in the context of an Australian Republic from a federal jurisprudential viewpoint is also examined. | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
K19 | Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Laws | ||
V72 | Bachelor of Laws | ||
V73 | Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts | ||
K51 | Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Business | ||
K30 | Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Criminology and Justice | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2008 VET: 3/31/2008