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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Free Professional Development Opportunity for our teacher members The Rule of Law Education Centre...
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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’s Trial Case Note, Timeline and Relevant Resources How effective is the media...
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How does NSW ICAC measure up? Delayed Justice The legacy of a fair and prompt trial goes back to...
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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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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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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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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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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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Framing and Taming of the Exercise of Power: The Rule of Law in Hungary and Poland As part of our...
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Well of course he is guilty! But is he really? These news articles have blindingly stuck in...
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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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One of Melbourne’s top silks believes the validity of the curfew imposed on the city’s residents...
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REFORM TO DEFAMATION LAWS Following a series of high-profile massive payouts for...
Read MoreGovernance and the rule of law during Covid-19 The impact of Covid-19 has been felt throughout...
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Download current teaching and learning technology law resources
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The Keli Lane case has captured the attention of the Australian public since 2011. The...
Read MoreWhat 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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January 26 is a day set aside on the Australian calendar to remember the arrival of Europeans to...
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