1.What are the key points of Fanon's anti-colonial theory? What observations on colonialism does Fanon make in terms of psychoanalysis, language and post-colonial Marxism?

2.Fanon argues that the law is fundamentally racist because it has been used to legitimise the appropriation of land, wealth extraction, slavery and genocide. Do you agree with Fanon's views? Give reasons for your answer.

3.In the United States critical race theories have challenged fundamental liberal principles of equality, and the 'objectivity' and 'neutrality' of law. What are the key criticisms of critical race theorists with respect to these core liberal ideals?

4.What insights have critical race theorists Nicole Watson and Aileen Moreton-Robinson, made about the situation of First Peoples in Australia?

5.The High Court's decision inMabo v Queensland(No.2) (1992) 175 CLR 1 questioned the application of the doctrine of terra nullius to the colony of New South Wales. How did Justice Brennan reconcile international legal doctrines on the acquisition of territory with Blackstone's categories of colonies (and the implications for the introduction of the common law)? How might we interpret Justice Brennan's judgement in terms of critical race theory?

6.The Black Lives Matter movement has recently highlighted concerns about institutional racism and First Peoples in Australia. What are the key concerns of the Black Lives Matter movement in Australia? Does critical race theory help us to understand the persistence of such problems in the Australian context?