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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Law : Law

730-360 Law and Civil Society in Asia

Credit Points:

10

Coordinator:

Ms S Biddulph

Prerequisite/s:

History and Philosophy of Law; Torts and the Process of Law.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

2 hours per week

Subject Description:

This subject firstly analyses the concept of civil society and its relationship to legal systems in nations of East and South-East Asia. The appropriateness in Asia of models of civil society underlying Western liberal democracies will be explored, as well as problems associated with using western standards to evaluate legal change in non Western societies. The subject will then consider these issues with reference to the themes of gender relations, indigenous and minority rights and political freedoms (including freedom of expression and the ability of private citizens to challenge governmental decision-making).

Assessment:

Research Essay of 5000 words (100%) or Final Exam of 3 hours (100%).

Prescribed Texts:

Printed material will be issued by the Law School.

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