Comparison of Judicial Independence Afganistan, Poland and Australia Independence of the Judiciary is a key feature of the separation of powers and supports the achievement of the Rule of Law. It also provides crucial checks and balances within legal systems...
Is ICAC Just a kangaroo court? Chris Merritt wrote in the Australian newspaper on 5 May 2022 that: “The nation owes Stephen Rushton a vote of thanks. As one of the three ICAC commissioners in NSW, Rushton’s argument that his organisation is not a kangaroo court...
When Government Ignores the Rule of Law: NuCoal’s Fight for fair treatment When the government and those in power ignore the rule of law, innocent parties suffer. The rule of law is a concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it. It...
Framing and Taming of the Exercise of Power: The Rule of Law in Hungary and Poland As part of our Simple Explainer Video Series, Chris Merritt and Sally Layson interviewed Professor Martin Krygier about the rule of law in Eastern Europe- particularly regarding recent...
The Attorney-General of Australia is our nation’s First Law Officer. The primary responsibility of this role is to protect the rule of law and the integrity of the Courts. In practice, the Attorney- General delegates many administrative functions of their...
