Units
Law, Justice and New Genetic Technologies
Unit code: LWN135
Contact hours: 26 hrs in total
Credit points: 12
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Our ability to test, screen and manipulate the human genome is made possible by recent technological breakthroughs in science. The science of genetics is not new, but its public profile has never been higher. Current initiatives in genetic knowledge have been described as an international voyage of scientific discovery. The scientific findings are prompting major rethinking of concepts of law and justice. The legal community faces a perpetual challenge in keeping pace with the revolution in genetics. This unit looks at some legal implications of this revolution and charts the major responses of our legal system to modern genetics and biotechnology.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2011 Semester 1 | Yes |
Offered in these courses
- LW51, LW60
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