Civil Law Poster
Success of new civil law poster
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Author: ROL Staff
LSA Conference 2023: Defamation and Law Reform
Presentation to the NSW Legal Studies Association Conference 2023 on Defamation, Law Reform and Social Media
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Voice: Changes to Vote Yes
Changes to be made to wording of proposed Constitutional Provision so improve Case to Vote Yes. Arguments for Voting No on Voice at Referendum. The Case for No on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Includes changes to be made to ensure equality before the law
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Australia Day- a time to celebrate
Australia Day is a time to
celebrate our shared values: respect, inclusion, civility, responsibility, compassion, equality and the opportunity to have a fair go; and appreciate our democratic rights and the rule of law
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.
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Higgins Settle and possible claims against the Government
The extraordinary financial settlement between Brittany Higgins and the federal government possibly breaches Legal Services Directions and may fall under definition of corrupt conduct within the National Anticorruption Commission
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Checks and Balances Scorecard: Pandemic Legislation
The Rule of Law Education Centre has developed the Checks and Balances Scorecard to measure the adequacy of oversight mechanisms in emergency laws that manage pandemics such as Covid- 19 (“Pandemic Legislation”).
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Professional Development for Teachers
Free Professional Development Opportunity for our teacher members The Rule of Law Education Centre...
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Digital Justice in a Pandemic
During the pandemic, the Courts had to adjust procedures to allow justice to continue even during lockdowns resulting in digital justice. This had disadvantages and advantages with lessons to be learnt
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Chris Dawson Trial and role of Media
Chris Dawson’s Trial Case Note, Timeline and Relevant Resources How effective is the media...
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ICAC Stats
How does NSW ICAC measure up? Delayed Justice The legacy of a fair and prompt trial goes back to...
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The Rule of Law in Roe v Wade and Dobbs
In Dobbs, both the majority, and the minority, rely upon the rule of law in aid of their judgments for the constitutional validity, and invalidity, of State laws permitting abortion.
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Magna Carta and Checks and Balances
How do you stop a dictator? What do you do when you are ruled by a tyrant
Surprisingly, the answer comes from the Magna Carta. A time in 1215 when the English were ruled by a tyrant, King John.
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Civics and Citizenship Education in NSW
This Report considers what civics and citizenship content students in New South Wales are exposed to. This is achieved by comparing the current civics and citizenship content of the New South Wales curriculum with the civics and citizenship content in version 8.4 of the Australian Curriculum
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Case Study comparison on Independent Judiciary
This resource provides a comparison of the experience of judicial independence across three nations – Australia, Poland and Afghanistan, examining the role of the constitution and the associated the impacts of constitutional changes on judicial discretion and power, and therefore the achievement of the Rule of Law.
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Is ICAC a Kangaroo Court?
Which parts of the kangaroo court would form part of its national integrity commission? Will appeal rights be discarded? Will the rules of evidence go? And will there be show trials with predetermined outcomes?
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Rule of Law in Poland
Framing and Taming of the Exercise of Power: The Rule of Law in Hungary and Poland As part of our...
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Reflections: Presumption of innocence and the Singh case
Well of course he is guilty! But is he really? These news articles have blindingly stuck in...
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Explainer – The Treaty Process in Australia
Explainer on the treaty process as it occurs in Australia. The explainer is designed for senior high school students and their teachers when teaching Human rights units of work.
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Victorian curfew invalid according to top QC
One of Melbourne’s top silks believes the validity of the curfew imposed on the city’s residents...
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