Overview

This unit examines and evaluates the evolution of the international law response to the global problems of human trafficking and modern slavery. It examines the overlaps between these concepts as well as that of forced labour and servitude. The unit engages and evaluates the various legal regimes both at the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-MEL-LAWCHM-ON-BLK

Requisites

Prohibition

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Samantha Currie

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Apply knowledge of current developments in relation to the legal responses to human trafficking and modern slavery, and their human rights implications in the ASEAN region and beyond.

2.

Evaluate and assess different perspectives from which to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to modern slavery and human trafficking, including those of criminal justice, gender, human rights, labour, and migration.

3.

 Conduct independent research on issues related to modern slavery and human trafficking based on knowledge of appropriate research principles and methods.

4.

Use technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate, at an abstract level, complex issues related to the problems of human trafficking and modern slavery.

5.

Communicate effectively in writing, on current issues of modern slavery and human trafficking the application of principles in ASEAN countries and internationally

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - Research assignment
2 - Take home exam

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources