International challenges to the Australian legal system: trade and human rights [ 2002-01-01 - 2006-06-30 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Hilary Charlesworth (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof George Williams (Chief Investigator) ,  The Australian National University (Managed by)

Brief description International challenges to the Australian legal system: trade and human rights. The traditional notion of the Australian legal system as self-contained can no longer be sustained. Australia's legal structure operates within an international framework in which norms permeate national boundaries and influence local debates. This project will examine how Australian law and parliamentary and judicial institutions have reacted to this challenge, using the areas of trade and human rights as case studies. It will contribute to a new theoretical understanding of the Australian legal system as well as providing practical guidance for policy makers.

Funding Amount $365,520

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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