The Head of La Trobe Law School, Professor Patrick Keyzer, and Dr Darren O’Donovan, who will be joining La Trobe Law School as a Senior Lecturer in May 2016, recently published a co-written book chapter discussing the relationship between Australia… Continue Reading
By Sofia Todorova The United Nations Association of Australia’s (UNAA) biannual conference was held in Canberra in August 2015. The conference this year was a celebration of sorts as it marked the 70th anniversary of the United Nations (UN). I… Continue Reading
In international law, the right to self-determination is of erga omnes status, that is, it is a right recognised and accepted by the international community as a whole. This international law principle is enshrined in the United Nations Charter (art… Continue Reading
By Minoli Perera The Australian government’s policy of mandatory detention for boat-arriving asylum seekers has been characterised by commentators as a human rights violation. Under the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) there is no time limit on detention and as a… Continue Reading
In the ninth La Trobe Law School Staff Seminar for 2015, Dr Anna Arstein-Kerslake, Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne, will discuss the boundaries of legal capacity and its relevance for The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).… Continue Reading
Staff Seminar #9: Defining Legal Capacity in Light of Article 12 CRPD: What is and what isn’t an exercise of legal capacity? Date: Wednesday 2 September Time: 12.45am to 2.00pm Venue: ED2 318, Education Boardroom Cost: Free RVSP: Registration is required on… Continue Reading
By Ashley Angus and Stephanie Falconer The 2015 Asia-Pacific Model United Nations saw outstanding participation from La Trobe University. Three students won awards for Best Delegate, Honourable Mention, and Best Director – the highest award possible. A team of 8 students… Continue Reading