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Counter-Terrorism Law

Undergraduate | GRF-CCJ220 | 2020

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Learn the laws the Australian Government is putting in place to protect the nation from terrorism, along with their impact. Cover theories in prevention, plus strategies for countering radicalisation and violent extremism, and more.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

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Counter-Terrorism Law

About this subject

  • After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:

    1. Understand the scope of counter-terrorism law in Australia and how these laws have been used to respond to the threat of terrorism
    2. Demonstrate knowledge about the elements of criminal offences for terrorism
    3. Understand the role, functions and powers of police and intelligence agencies when responding to terrorist threats
    4. Apply theories of prevention, due process, justice and human rights to counter-terrorism laws
    5. Understand and critically analyse the process by which Australia's counter-terrorism laws were enacted by the Commonwealth Parliament
    6. Critically analyse the impact of Australia's counter-terrorism laws on human rights and accountability
    7. Critically analyse the impact of Australia's counter-terrorism laws on due process and other key principles underlying the criminal justice system
    8. Understand and critically analyse the preventative elements of counter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation mechanisms.

Entry requirements

Others

It is assumed that students have a working knowledge of the Australian legal system. This is provided by the core first-year courses CCJ12 Police, Courts & Criminal Law and CCJ13 Law, Government & Justice.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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