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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Arts : Political Science

166-442 Law, Ethics and Public Policy

Credit Points:

16.7 4th year

Coordinator:

David Tucker

Prerequisite/s:

Admission to fourth-year Political Science.

Timetable:

Semester 1

Contact:

A 2-hour seminar a week

Content:

The development of skills relevant in the policy-making process by familiarising students with developments within legal and ethical philosophy and by requiring them to reflect on the institutions responsible for implementing programs. The primary focus will be on public sector ethics. We consider issues such as 'whistle blowing', the obligation of public sector employees when giving evidence to parliamentary committees or other official investigative bodies, sexual and racial harassment, and conflict of interest.

Assessment:

Written work totalling 6000 words.
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