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Unit of Study LAWS2028 Animal Law (2025)

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

identify and critically analyse the major theoretical approaches to the protection of non-human animals

explain the legal status of animals and how State laws govern different types of human/ animal interactions

apply relevant legal principles to a range of issues and contexts involving human/animal interactions

critically evaluate the role of the law in both the protection and exploitation of animals, identifying areas in which the law needs reform and strategies to achieve such reform.

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Assessment
Critical review50%
Essay50%

Teaching method
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)
Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)
Assessment
Critical review50%
Essay50%

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