Australia's Justice System
Students examine how courts operate, the role of the jury, and how human rights are protected (and not protected) within the Australian legal framework.
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Students examine how courts operate, the role of the jury, and how human rights are protected (and not protected) within the Australian legal framework.
Key Questions
- How does the principle of the rule of law play out in everyday justice?
- What does a fair trial look like, and where can fairness break down?
- Why does Australia, unlike many democracies, lack a constitutional bill of rights?
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