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 730-358 Law and Society In South East Asia

Credit Points

12.5

HECS Band

3

Coordinator

Assoc. Professor T Lindsey

Prerequisites

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

Semester

1 (view timetable)

Contact

2 hours per week

Subject Description

This course examines three very different South East Asian legal systems: Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. It aims to provide students with practical insights into the operation of law in South East Asia in diverse social and political settings. In each case examination of political, social and historical background leads to study of the legal system and the role of the courts and lawyers and then focuses on specific case studies including human rights, the constitution and the role of the state, ethnicity, gender issues, land rights, religion and religious laws, the role of ideology in law and judicial and extra-judicial approaches to dispute resolution.

Note: This is an approved Legal Theory subject. The essay in this subject is regarded as a substantial piece of legal writing for honours purposes.

Assessment

Either Research assignment 5000-6000 words (100%) or final exam 3 hours (100%).

Prescribed Texts

Printed materials will be issued by the Faculty of Law.

  • Lindsey T, Indonesia: Law and Society. Federation Press, 1999.


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