Human rights issues and law in Canada; history and present day experiences of discrimination; critical exploration of law’s effectiveness in responding to discrimination; meaning(s) of equality and discrimination; focus on Human Rights Codes – interpretation, administration, enforcement – some reference to s.15 of the Charter. Precludes additional credit for LAWS 3503 [1.0] (no longer offered). Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2004 [1.0] (no longer offered) or LAWS 2005 [1.0] (no longer offered) or LAWS 2105 or LAWS 2302 or LAWS 2502.Lectures and seminars three hours a week.
