730-331 Issues in Chinese Law

Legal Method and Reasoning; Principles of Public Law; Torts; Legal Theory or in each case their equivalents.

This subject is designed to enable students to appreciate fundamental features of Chinese legal systems. The course has three themes. We first examine the distinctive nature and operation of Chinese law, focusing on the PRC legal system. We consider the common claim that law 'doesn't matter' in China. The second theme of the subject is the role of law in China's economic reform process. The final theme is the legal relationship between mainland China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. These themes are developed by considering particular areas of law, such as criminal law, contract law, constitutional and administrative law and labour law. Significant class time will be devoted to discussing how to research and write a paper on Chinese Law.

Note: This essay is regarded as a substantial piece of legal writing for honours purposes.

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

Printed materials will be issued by the Faculty of Law.