AC9HC7K03
Laws and citizens
the key principles and features of the Australian legal system, including the Australian Constitution, the rule of law and the court system
Elaborations
- AC9HC7K03_E1exploring the origins of Australia’s legal system, including British common law, the Magna Carta, an independent judiciary and the Court hierarchies, both federal and state/territory
- AC9HC7K03_E2explaining the principles of justice, fairness, equality, the rule of law and the importance of equal access to the protections provided by the law
- AC9HC7K03_E3making connections between a fair and just legal system and democratic principles
- AC9HC7K03_E4explaining Australia’s legal and justice system, including the principles of the rule of law, presumption of innocence, burden of proof, and right to a fair trial and legal representation
- AC9HC7K03_E5discussing the elements of a “fair trial”, including citizens’ roles as witnesses and jurors, legal representation and due process
- AC9HC7K03_E6exploring how Australians can receive access to justice and can apply for legal representation, such as through legal aid
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