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LLM606 Issues in Torts

Updated: 11 August 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2009
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 None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Harry Rigney (hrigney@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.

Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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