LLAW3268 Animal Law

Mr Aaron Timoshanko

2017

4.5

1 x 8-day seminar per semester

1 Admission into BLAWLP-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
1a Admission into BLAWLPG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
1b Admission into BLAWLPR-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice
1c Admission into BLAWLPRG-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry)
1d Admission into BLAWLPRH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours)
1e Admission into BLAWLPRGH-Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Graduate Entry) (Honours)
2 18 units of second year LLAW topics
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e) and 2)

LLAW2028 has been successfully completed

This topic will provide an introduction to animal law and familiarise students with the regulation of animal protection and use of animals in Australia. This includes: the status of animals under the law; animal protection in Australia; international standards; philosophical discussions surrounding 'animal welfare' and 'animal rights'; and current animal law issues. The topic will critically assess the law's role in providing protection to animals, identify areas where it has been inadequate in that regard and encourage reflection on how it might be reformed.

This topic aims to:

introduce students to the major issues and debates surrounding animals in Australia and ensure that these students develop a confident understanding of these issues
assist students to participate in considered debate on the issues surrounding animal law
encourage students to engage in critical reflection on the current law as it relates to animals
allow students to apply their knowledge and understanding of animal law issues to develop their own positions in relation to the protection and use of animals

It is expected that on completion of this topic students will be able to:

describe the status of animals under the law
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key issues and debates relating to the status of animals under the law
explain, differentiate, critique and apply the major philosophical debates relating to animals and the law
critique the law as it relates to animals
discuss options for reform of the law as it relates to animals
critically appraise the position of animals in a human society
enter into considered debate with their classmates on the position of animals in a human society
demonstrate their abilities with regard to legal scholarship including: critical thinking, legal reasoning, legal research and legal writing

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