Courses

Spring 2019

Politics, Justice and Human Rights in Southeast Asia

, 4 pts, GU4474

POL, JUST & HRTS-SOUTHEAST ASI

The course starts from the premise that questions of justice are essentially political, and their study cannot be safely left in the sole hands of lawyers and legal experts. In recent years, a number of important global trends have become evident in the study of justice. These include a growing focus on transitional justice – especially how the transition from an authoritarian regime, or from conditions of violent conflict, may best be handled. Another important trend is the so-called ‘new constitutionalism’ – efforts to strengthen checks and balances through establishing new institutions such as constitutional courts. A third trend concerns disturbing developments in the use of the criminal justice system for essentially political purposes. This course will explore how these recent trends are being played out in various parts of Southeast Asia.

Section Number
001
Call Number
91346
Day, Time & Location
M 6:10PM-8:00PM 270B International Affairs: Building
Instructor
Duncan Mccargo