Current Issues in Law and Justice (11263.1)

This unit examines selected issues in law and justice. It is offered as an elective unit to LLB and B Justice students, and may be associated with an overseas study tour in either Summer or Winter term. The unit's content will thus vary from semester to semester depending on the interests and availability of staff. The approved offering for each term will be advertised to students in advance of its availability.

This unit may be co-taught with a G version of the unit.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Explain the working of relevant laws in the selected field, the policy behind the law and its place in the system of justice;
2. Explain the implications of legal issues in the selected field, including where relevant international obligations in that field; and
3. Critically analyse and solve problems in the selected field and to explore particular topics in the selected field in depth.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways

Skills development

Medical and Public Health Law in Australia

This course provides an exploration of the legal frameworks governing medical practice and public health in Australia. It covers the regulation of healthcare professionals, patient rights, public health policies, and the ethical and legal issues arising from medical innovations and public health crises. The course is designed for students interested in the intersection of law, medicine, and public health.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the key legal principles and frameworks governing medical practice and public health in Australia.
• Analyze the roles and responsibilities of healthcare professionals and regulatory bodies.
• Evaluate the legal rights of patients and the ethical implications of medical decision-making.
• Assess public health laws and policies and their impact on public health outcomes.
• Apply legal principles to current and emerging issues in medical and public health law.

Prerequisites

This unit is only available to students in a Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Justice Studies course.

Students must have passed at least 36 credit points, including unit 11251 Foundations of Law and Justice.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.