191-416 Genocide, State Crime and the Law

Admission to the postgraduate diploma, fourth-year honours or postgraduate studies in socio-legal studies, criminology or politics, or with permission of the subject coordinator.

This subject will examine the differing roles played by law and legal process in the wake of genocide and other forms of state crime. It will examine the limitations and potentials of law in addressing mass harm, in particular analysing the role of law in societal reconstruction and reconciliation.

• display a high standard of academic writing and analysis;

• demonstrate a high level of critical thinking and analysis;

• be proficient in independent and high quality research;

• be proficient in the integration of theoretical and empirical analysis.

Research essay of 5000 words 100% (due during the examination period).