Justice and the Legal System · Justice & Ethics

The Adversary System

Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of the contest-based legal system used in Australia.

Key Questions

  1. 1Does a battle between two sides always lead to the truth?
  2. 2How does the adversary system protect the rights of the accused?
  3. 3What would a more collaborative justice system look like?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C9K02
Year: Year 9
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: Justice and the Legal System
Period: Justice & Ethics

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