Counter-Terrorism Laws

Subject 730-716 (2009)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2009. Search for this in the current handbook

Credit Points:
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Dates & Locations: For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 - 26 contact hours per subject.
Total Time Commitment: The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.
Prerequisites: N.A.
Corequisites: N.A.
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: N.A.
Subject Overview:

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should have:

  • A sound knowledge of Australian counter-terrorism laws
  • A familiarity with United Kingdom counter-terrorism laws
  • A sophisticated understanding of some of the complex issues thrown up by the ‘war’ on terror.

Syllabus:

This subject will provide a critical examination of Australian counter-terrorism laws. It will also introduce students to UK counter-terrorism laws. Principal topics will include:

  • The threat of ‘terrorism’
  • Legal definitions of ‘terrorism’
  • ‘Terrorism’ criminal offences
  • Investigative and preventative powers relating to ‘terrorism’, including ASIO’s powers, control orders and preventative detention orders
  • Executive powers to ban ‘terrorist’ groups
  • Constitutional issues relating to counter-terrorism laws
  • Case studies considering how these laws impact upon human rights, democracy, political freedoms, the rule of law and the criminal justice system
  • Debates in relation to bills of rights and counter-terrorism laws.
Assessment:
  • Take-home examination (100%) (20–23 November)

    or
     
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (17 December) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
Prescribed Texts: Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.
Links to further information: 730-716Counter-Terrorism LawsMelbourne Law Masters, postgraduate law, post-graduate law, graduate law2009P

Objectives:

A student who has successfully completed this subject should have:

  • A sound knowledge of Australian counter-terrorism laws
  • A familiarity with United Kingdom counter-terrorism laws
  • A sophisticated understanding of some of the complex issues thrown up by the ‘war’ on terror.

Syllabus:

This subject will provide a critical examination of Australian counter-terrorism laws. It will also introduce students to UK counter-terrorism laws. Principal topics will include:

  • The threat of ‘terrorism’
  • Legal definitions of ‘terrorism’
  • ‘Terrorism’ criminal offences
  • Investigative and preventative powers relating to ‘terrorism’, including ASIO’s powers, control orders and preventative detention orders
  • Executive powers to ban ‘terrorist’ groups
  • Constitutional issues relating to counter-terrorism laws
  • Case studies considering how these laws impact upon human rights, democracy, political freedoms, the rule of law and the criminal justice system
  • Debates in relation to bills of rights and counter-terrorism laws.
  • Take-home examination (100%) (20–23 November)

    or
     
  • Research paper 10,000 words (100%) (17 December) (topic approved by the subject coordinator)
N.A. N.A.24 - 26 contact hours per subject.Core subject materials will be provided free of charge to all students. Some subjects require further texts to be purchased. Please visit the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website by following the link at the bottom of this subject entry.Please see the Subject Objectives for this information.The time commitment for this subject depends on the candidates background and experience.N.A.Please see the subject homepage on the Melbourne Law Masters website for up to date timetable information.LawLawYNNNParkvillePARKVILLEFor the latest information on this subject, please visit: http://www.masters.law.unimelb.edu.au/subject/730716730-7162

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