Melissa Castan
Biographic Data
| ID | 6548615 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melissa Castan |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melissa |
| FAMILY NAME | Castan |
| SIGNATURE | CASTAN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Monash University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-9724-1577 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2003 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
New Rules and Recordkeeping
A New Chapter for the Alternative Law Journal
Law Reform—Or Law Deform
The rule of law is often called upon, but less often understood. The High Court's Chief Justice Gleeson said, in 2001, that 'the rule of law is such a powerful rhetorical weapon, both in legal and political argument, that care is needed in its deployment.' So what does it actually mean? The classic modern statement of the meaning of the rule of law was offered by the late Lord Bingham who said, in The Rule of Law (2011), 'that all persons and aut…
Did You Know
Have you ever wanted a quick and dirty guide to the main principles underlying the methods and motives for correct use of footnotes and citations in law
Indigenous peoples’ human rights and the Victorian Charter
Indigenous Australians’ access to birth registration systems
It has recently been discovered that there are significant numbers of Indigenous Australians who are unable to prove their identity — either because their birth was never registered, or because they cannot satisfy the requirements of the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for obtaining a birth certificate. The effect is to make such people legally invisible, preventing them from enjoying all the rights of citizenship that the majority take…
Does the Right to Birth Registration Include a Right to a Birth Certificate
International human rights law has long recognised the right of every child to have their birth registered. However, what is less clear is what this right encompasses. For example, does the normative content of the right to birth registration include a right to a birth certificate? This is a question that has become very relevant to Indigenous Australians many of whom are experiencing difficulties acquiring a birth certificate. This article argue…
From Supergirl to Invisible Woman
While increasing numbers of women are studying law, females remain under-represented in the senior ranks of the legal profession. One factor influencing the participation of women in corporate legal practice is the dominant conception of the legal professional as a person with a single-minded commitment to the firm. Many law schools properly promote participation in the legal profession as a reason for studying law. However, the full story should…
Remembering the Rule of Law
A Charter of (Some) Rights… for Some
On 25th July 2006, the Charter of Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) ('the Charter') received royal assent. It will commence on 1 January 2007, making Victoria the first Australian state to adopt a Charter of Rights (not to mention Responsibilities!). The Charter is based on the Human Rights Consultative Committee which delivered its report to the Attorney General in December 2005. The Charter was said to be based on human rights laws tha…
The Jurisprudence of Denial
Does the Right to Birth Registration Include a Right to a Birth Certificate
International human rights law has long recognised the right of every child to have their birth registered. However, what is less clear is what this right encompasses. For example, does the normative content of the right to birth registration include a right to a birth certificate? This is a question that has become very relevant to Indigenous Australians many of whom are experiencing difficulties acquiring a birth certificate. This article argue…
Indigenous Australians’ access to birth registration systems
It has recently been discovered that there are significant numbers of Indigenous Australians who are unable to prove their identity — either because their birth was never registered, or because they cannot satisfy the requirements of the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for obtaining a birth certificate. The effect is to make such people legally invisible, preventing them from enjoying all the rights of citizenship that the majority take…
From Supergirl to Invisible Woman
While increasing numbers of women are studying law, females remain under-represented in the senior ranks of the legal profession. One factor influencing the participation of women in corporate legal practice is the dominant conception of the legal professional as a person with a single-minded commitment to the firm. Many law schools properly promote participation in the legal profession as a reason for studying law. However, the full story should…
The Jurisprudence of Denial
A Charter of (Some) Rights… for Some
On 25th July 2006, the Charter of Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) ('the Charter') received royal assent. It will commence on 1 January 2007, making Victoria the first Australian state to adopt a Charter of Rights (not to mention Responsibilities!). The Charter is based on the Human Rights Consultative Committee which delivered its report to the Attorney General in December 2005. The Charter was said to be based on human rights laws tha…
From Supergirl to Invisible Woman
While increasing numbers of women are studying law, females remain under-represented in the senior ranks of the legal profession. One factor influencing the participation of women in corporate legal practice is the dominant conception of the legal professional as a person with a single-minded commitment to the firm. Many law schools properly promote participation in the legal profession as a reason for studying law. However, the full story should…
Remembering the Rule of Law
Indigenous peoples’ human rights and the Victorian Charter
Indigenous Australians’ access to birth registration systems
It has recently been discovered that there are significant numbers of Indigenous Australians who are unable to prove their identity — either because their birth was never registered, or because they cannot satisfy the requirements of the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for obtaining a birth certificate. The effect is to make such people legally invisible, preventing them from enjoying all the rights of citizenship that the majority take…
Does the Right to Birth Registration Include a Right to a Birth Certificate
International human rights law has long recognised the right of every child to have their birth registered. However, what is less clear is what this right encompasses. For example, does the normative content of the right to birth registration include a right to a birth certificate? This is a question that has become very relevant to Indigenous Australians many of whom are experiencing difficulties acquiring a birth certificate. This article argue…
Did You Know
Have you ever wanted a quick and dirty guide to the main principles underlying the methods and motives for correct use of footnotes and citations in law
Law Reform—Or Law Deform
The rule of law is often called upon, but less often understood. The High Court's Chief Justice Gleeson said, in 2001, that 'the rule of law is such a powerful rhetorical weapon, both in legal and political argument, that care is needed in its deployment.' So what does it actually mean? The classic modern statement of the meaning of the rule of law was offered by the late Lord Bingham who said, in The Rule of Law (2011), 'that all persons and aut…
New Rules and Recordkeeping
A New Chapter for the Alternative Law Journal
Law (9 works) · Political science (9 works) · Law (8 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Human rights (4 works) · Covenant (3 works) · International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (3 works) · International human rights law (3 works) · Law and economics (3 works) · Legal Education and Practice Innovations (3 works)