LLM606 Issues in Torts
Updated: 26 February 2008| Credit Points | 6 | ||||||
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| Online level | Level D - Comp/internet essential | ||||||
| Intensive School(s) | None | ||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | ||||||
| Pre-requisites | candidature in JD or LLM or SJD | ||||||
| Co-requisites | None | ||||||
| Restrictions | None | ||||||
| Notes | postgraduate law students only | ||||||
| Combined Units | None | ||||||
| Coordinator(s) | Mark Lunney (mlunney@une.edu.au) | ||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit will look at a number of topics within the law of tort that are of contemporary interest. These will include the radical changes introduced as a result of the collapse of the insurer HIH and the subsequent Ipp Report. The unit will also consider comparative responses to perceived problem areas in the law of tort and, in particular, will consider the impact of the "Human Rights Act 1998" (UK) on the law of tort in England and Wales. Particular areas covered will include the duty of care in negligence, private nuisance, liability in respect of recreational activities, and the liability of public bodies. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |