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Advanced Torts - LAW572
Advanced Torts stresses the dynamic nature of tort law and its capacity to respond to social change in a variety of ways. A primary focus is dignitary injury. Topics include: emerging torts and novel applications for existing torts (such as privacy, sexual injury including harassment and incest, Wilkinson v Downton); toxic torts (tobacco litigation, various pharmaceutical/therapeutic products including DES); mass tort claims/class actions; defamation; wrongful life and birth, pre-birth/pre-conception injury; educational malpractice; bullying in schools and workplaces. Students are expected to adopt a creative and critical perspective. Readings are drawn from Australia, Canada, the UK, New Zealand, USA, and other jurisdictions.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | 2014 - Next offered in 2014 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Ms Penelope Watson |
| Prerequisites: |
LAW203(P) and 6cp in LAW units at 300 level(P) |
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| NCCW(s): | LAW522, LAW886 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Macquarie Law School Faculty of Arts |
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