Keli Lane Case note
What was the law behind the Keli Lane Case? What did the evidence say? What was the role of the judge and jury? Why didn’t Keli Lane speak about Tegan? Why did the appeal fail? Read our case note to understand more
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Lessons from George Pell and justice system
George Pell, an innocent man, spent 405 days in prison after two great institutions failed to discharge their responsibilities in a proper manner: the justice system and the media.
Read MoreMedia and Social Media Presentation to LSA
Presentation to Legal Studies Association on Media and Social Media as a non legal response
Read MorePresumption of Guilt Conference
Are we witnessing the death of the presumption of innocence? And does this matter?
This is the subject of the Rule of Law conference hosted by the Rule of Law Education Centre, that will examine recent challenges to this doctrine and the threat this poses to the Australian concept of a ‘fair go’.
Speakers include Ron Hoenig MP, Margaret Cunneen, Malcolm Stewart and Chris Merritt
Read MoreWhat is the proper role of the Attorney General in Australia?
The Attorney-General of Australia is the First Law Officer responsible for protecting the rule of law and promotion of justice.
Read MoreReflections: Presumption of innocence and the Singh case
Well of course he is guilty! But is he really? These news articles have blindingly stuck in...
Read MoreWhy the presumption of innocence is good for us
Why the presumption of innocence is good for us and worth protecting
Read MoreHuman Rights Day
World Human Rights Day is an opportunity to share with your students the importance of human rights and why they must be preserved for all people across the world.
Read MoreAdditional Reading – The Keli Lane Case
The Keli Lane case has captured the attention of the Australian public since 2011. The...
Read MoreCardinal Pell to High Court: 11 March 2020
Update: On Tuesday 7 April 2020 the High Court of Australia handed down a unanimous decision...
Read MoreDouble Jeopardy and the Bowraville murders
A teaching resource for legal studies students and teachers on double jeopardy and the Bowraville murders.
Read MoreBeyond Reasonable doubt, jury directions and the onus of proof
Jury directions, the meaning of “beyond a reasonable doubt”, and the onus of proof is examined
Read MoreNSW Parliament passes crime bills with serious RoL concerns
NSW Parliament has passed two crime bills that raise serious rule of law concerns.
Read MoreSenate committee on federal ICAC releases report
Taking into account the Institute’s submission, a Senate Committee has declined to recommend the establishment of a federal anti-corruption body.
Read MoreInstitute appears before Senate committee hearing
The Institute gave evidence yesterday before a public hearing of the Select Committee on the establishment of a National Integrity Commission.
Read MoreClash Brewing between the High Court and Parliament on Presumption of Innocence
President of the Rule of Law Institute, Robin Speed, writes about the powers of the Parliament,...
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