Justice and the Legal System · Justice & Ethics

Independent Judiciary

Investigating why it is vital that judges are separate from politicians.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role in ensuring judicial independence?
  2. 2Who should decide if a judge is performing their job correctly?
  3. 3What rights are in tension if politicians influence court rulings?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9HASS6K03
Year: Year 6
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice & Ethics

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