78222 Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking

6cp
Requisite(s): ((22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04264 Master of Legal Studies OR 22 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C07122 Graduate Diploma Legal Studies) AND 70311 Torts) OR (70106c Principles of Public International Law AND 70107c Principles of Company Law AND (94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04236 Juris Doctor OR 142 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04250 Juris Doctor Master of Business Administration OR 94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04363 Juris Doctor Master of Intellectual Property OR 94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04364 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Trade Mark Law and Practice)) OR (94 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C04320 Juris Doctor Graduate Certificate Professional Legal Practice AND 70106 Principles of Public International Law)
The lower case 'c' after the subject code indicates that the subject is a corequisite. See definitions for details.
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 76034 Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking AND 78223 Law of Slavery and Human Trafficking

Description

This subject examines and evaluates the evolution of international and domestic legal responses to human trafficking and modern slavery. Slavery, servitude, forced labour, forced marriage and human trafficking are transnational crimes and violations of human rights. Students investigate and evaluate developments in international and domestic legal responses to human trafficking and modern slavery, within an international law and human rights framework. While the subject addresses international law, it also examines the practical application of the law of slavery and human trafficking in the Australian context. Key areas of focus include: the international legal framework; legal definitions, including the concept of ‘modern slavery’; domestic responses to human trafficking and modern slavery; the intersection between migrant worker exploitation and ‘modern slavery’; the gendered dimensions of slavery; human trafficking and international refugee law; and slavery and trafficking in persons as a crime against humanity. State responsibility at international law is examined to develop students' understanding of the obligations to protect and support victims of slavery and trafficking in persons, as well as provide access to effective remedies.

Students conduct independent legal research about critical issues in the evolution of international and domestic legal responses to human trafficking and slavery. Students collaborate with peers to examine critical issues raised in recent Australian reviews of Modern Slavery Act 2018(Cth) and the criminal justice response, as well as international and domestic jurisprudence. Drawing on recent cases, news reports and research, students critically evaluate the law of slavery and human trafficking in practice and deploy their legal research skills to contribute to current law and policy reform debates.

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