What is the Rule of Law? The Rule of Law is an ideal about the way our society should run to ensure equality and fairness to all people. It is the best protection of human rights and provides a safe and stable community for all members. At its most basic level, the...
The below videos help students understand the rule of law. These videos can be found on the Rule of Law Legal Studies Youtube channel. New Human Rights Explainer Videos Concepts in the Law with Mr Walter Sofronoff KC Current Issues What is the rule of law video series...
Eureka Debate: Was Lieutenant-Governor Charles Hotham right to strictly enforce the mining licence that led to the Eureka rebellion? December 3rd marks the anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion. This is the name given to a rebellion by gold miners who stood against...
Checks and Balances At its most basic level, the rule of law is the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it. With power comes responsibility, and the need for continual restraints and checks on power is essential. The rule of law...
Characteristics of Effective Laws How do we know that a law is doing what is it meant to? Informed Homepage In Australia, Parliaments at Federal (Commonwealth) and State level, Legislative Assemblies at Territory level, and Local Governments at community level, have...
Reverend Johnson 1755?? – 1827 Download the PDF file Return to the Lost Parcel Home Page> Richard Johnson, Church of England clergyman and evangelical minister, was born in Welton, Yorkshire, England, and was the son of John Johnson. Educated at the grammar...
