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Human trafficking, modern slavery and the law

LAW5424

Synopsis

In this unit you will examine and evaluate the evolution of the international law response to the global problems of human trafficking and modern slavery. You will examine the overlaps between these concepts as well as that of forced labour and servitude. You will consider and evaluate the human rights implications and tensions of competing 'agendas'; including those of criminal justice, gender, human rights, labour, migration and race.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
5
Audience
Postgraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Law
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

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Offerings (1)

  • Trimester 2Monash Law Chambers · ON-BLK

Listed in 5 areas of study

  • Global society and human rightsResearch-integrated electives
  • Global studiesSpecified elective studies
  • Health law and communityResearch-integrated electives
  • Policy studiesCriminology electives
  • Public sector governance and regulationResearch-integrated electives