This subject introduces students to the basics of two developing bodies of law, aviation law and the lex specialis or special law of outer space. In the area of aviation law students will study the liabilities of air carriers to passengers and related issues such as accidents, DVT, air rage and security issues. In particular the course aims to:

• develop an understanding of the relevance of the law studied to everyday life (e.g., telephone and video communications, aviation security);
• increase students’ awareness of the impact of aviation law both internationally and domestically in the year’s since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001;
• develop in students an ability to analyse factual scenarios and to determine the potential liabilities involved in order to advise clients and argue cases;
• encourage the continuing developments in students of a critical approach to their study of the two legal regimes involved in the subject;
• provide opportunities for students to develop their research skills through the study of issues such as deep vein thrombosis litigation, air rage liabilities, security issues, launching state liabilities and other discreet topics; and,
• Promote an attitude of critical and reflective learning of air and space law.