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Legal Studies syllabus, dot point by dot point
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Unit 3: Rights and justice
Module overview →- What remedies are available in a civil claim?the purposes and types of remedies (damages and injunctions) and their ability to achieve their purposes5 min answer →
- What methods are used to resolve civil disputes in Victoria?the methods used to resolve civil disputes (mediation, conciliation, arbitration, tribunals, courts)5 min answer →
- How do parliament and courts make and change law?the role of parliament and courts in lawmaking, and the relationship between them5 min answer →
- What are the principles of justice and how are they applied in the Australian legal system?the principles of justice (fairness, equality and access) and their application in the Australian legal system5 min answer →
- What rights are protected in the criminal justice process for the accused and for victims?the rights of an accused and of victims in the criminal justice system5 min answer →
- What are the purposes, types and effectiveness of sanctions in the Victorian criminal justice system?the purposes, types and effectiveness of sanctions6 min answer →
Unit 4: The people and the law
Module overview →- How does the doctrine of precedent shape lawmaking, and how do courts and parliament interact?the doctrine of precedent and the relationship between courts and parliament in lawmaking5 min answer →
- How does the Constitution protect rights in Australia?the express rights in the Constitution and the implied freedom of political communication6 min answer →
- How does section 109 of the Constitution resolve inconsistency between Commonwealth and state laws?section 109 of the Australian Constitution and its significance for the division of powers5 min answer →
- How do courts interpret statutes and what is the effect on law?the role of statutory interpretation by the courts5 min answer →