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Judicial independence

Judicial independence. Place in curriculum. Foundational principle (relatively early in the course). Outcomes. Knowledge and understanding of JI History Rationale Aspects/dimensions of JI Analysis and application of principle. Materials. Pre-reading (guided by questions) Journal article

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Judicial independence

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  1. Judicial independence

  2. Place in curriculum • Foundational principle (relatively early in the course)

  3. Outcomes • Knowledge and understanding of JI • History • Rationale • Aspects/dimensions of JI • Analysis and application of principle

  4. Materials • Pre-reading (guided by questions) • Journal article • National constitutions (3 texts) • Case law • Web material (International Bar Association, UN Rapporteur on JI) • Chapter in textbook (Perhaps a bit much??)

  5. Teaching method • Pre-reading with guiding questions • In class – discuss reading wrt questions (interactive) • Pose problem scenario (in class) – exploration • Highlight factors hindering/impacting on JI • 5 line essay giving example of where JI undermined/threatened (at end of lectures)

  6. Assessment task • Test – aimed at gauging knowledge and understanding (problem question) • Essay – aimed at development of critical analytical skills • Scenario or theory level?

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