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Asian legal systems

LAW5637

Synopsis

This unit is designed to examine contemporary issues in the Asian legal systems. It will examine the Asian perspectives on the rule of law, the court reform, constitutionalism, security and human rights, legal pluralism, corruption and the issue of law and development. Students in this subject will gain a comparative overview of the legal systems of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, with reference to other Asian countries as appropriate.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

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

Prerequisites

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