LAW5657 Global issues in human rights and public law
Faculty of Law
LAW5657 Global issues in human rights and public law is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Law. It isn't offered in 2026. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Other periods
- Prato
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before LAW5657
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After LAW5657
No unit lists LAW5657 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
For Legal Studies students (L4004, L5004, L6013) you must have completed LAW5000 or LAW5081
and
For Juris Doctor students (L6005), you must have completed 60 credit points of study.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
This unit considers global issues in human rights and public law, and will focus on topical issues in human rights law. The unit will consider and critique the development and enforcement of human rights standards in international law, and how international human rights obligations affect domestic public law broadly understood. It will consider the efficacy of and need for reform of the international human rights mechanisms. The unit will consider a selection of specific contemporary issues in human rights law, including the right to a healthy environment, the rights of indigenous peoples, the rights to freedom of expression and protest, and solidarity rights.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Term 2 | Prato | On campus |
Assessment
- Class participationDemonstration10%
- PresentationDemonstration40%
- Written AssignmentWritten50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply advanced knowledge and demonstrated understanding of key global issues in human rights and public law;
- 2
Critically analyse and persuasively evaluate key global issues in human rights and public law contextualised within a broad range of practice, policy and theoretical perspectives;
- 3
Develop and research a detailed investigation, analysis, and comprehensive evaluation in order to reflect on and respond to complex issues relating to key global issues in human rights and public law; and
- 4
Demonstrate engaging, detailed, and persuasive communication in various forms.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit typically comprises of a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study applicable to a 6 credit point unit. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning, and online engagement.
Learning resources
Required resources
See the Moodle unit page for prescribed and recommended resources. Prescribed texts are usually available for purchase through the University Bookstore and are sometimes available for short-term loan or as eBooks through the library.
Where it fits
LAW5657 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Julie Debeljak
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for LAW5657?
LAW5657 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is LAW5657 offered?
LAW5657 has no offerings listed in the 2026 handbook.
Does LAW5657 have an exam?
No. LAW5657 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include LAW5657?
LAW5657 is part of Global society and human rights; and Public sector governance and regulation.