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The nature of environmental law; the merits and disadvantages of statutory and common law approaches to environmental issues; the evolution of environmental concern; particular legal problems arising out of the nature of environmental issues; the precautionary principle; philosophies of human relations with the natural world; possible implications of environmental necessity for political, social, constitutional and economic organisation; environmental economics and issues of public and private property; historical and present-day case studies.
Optional field trip.
The aim of the course is to provide students with crucial knowledge of the legal and policy context of environmental decision-making and to contemplate legal practicalities, choices and alternative models.
(i) LAWS101; and (ii) LAWS110
LAWS304; LAWS376 (2005)
LAWS202-LAWS206. Students enrolled in other degrees, who do not have the above prerequisites and corequisites, but have completed appropriate courses in another discipline, may apply to the Head of Department for a waiver.
David Round
Assessment by essay 30% and final exam 70%The assessment will be confirmed in the first week of lectures
Domestic fee $775.00
International fee $3,525.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Faculty of Law .