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Disaster Law and the Legal Academy: Curriculum, Research and Law Reform
Title: Disaster Law and the Legal Academy: Curriculum, Research and Law Reform
Date: June 25, 2007
Author: N/A
Institution: California Center for Environmental Law and Policy
Bibliographic Entry: “Disaster Law and the Legal Academy: Curriculum, Research and Law Reform.” (white paper, California Center for Environmental Law and Policy, University of California Berkley School of Law, 2007).
Electronic Link: http://www.law.berkeley.edu/centers/envirolaw/DisasterLawWhitePaper-October2007.pdf
Key Words: disaster law, disaster management, prevention, response
Summary of Key Points, Issues, Conclusions:
The legal system plays an important role in the prevention response and management of disasters. Recent events have shown that the law is unprepared to handle disasters in a coordinated way effectively. Recognizing this deficiency, the legal and academic communities have begun to create solutions under the rubric of disaster law. This field includes a wide ranging inter-disciplinary body of thought, research and dialogue with the goal of improving disaster related decision making.
This white paper is a result of issues and plans discussed at University of California Berkley Law School Disaster Law and the Legal Academy conference. The four main areas addressed were: international collaboration, social justice, compensation and insurance, and prevention and response. Other recommendations included the creation of an annual disaster law conference, increased internet presence, and the integration of disaster law into law teaching.
Name of Researcher: Julie Curry
Institution: Integrative Center for Homeland Security, Texas A&M University
Date Posted: February 28, 2008