The Presumption of Innocence Return to Principles The presumption of Innocence is a principle that states the prosecution must prove guilt, and the accused is considered innocent until proven otherwise. The presumption of innocence ensures individuals will be...
Principles of theRule of Law? The rule of law is a set of principles or yardsticks by which laws (statutory and common law- judge-made) and actions by those with some legal authority such as regulators and the courts, can be measured to see if they comply with...
Separation of Powers Return to Principles The separation of powers is a concept that requires that the arms of government act as checks and balances on each other’s power. It is the ultimate protection of human rights as it ensures that it is the law that rules,...
What is theRule of Law? At its most basic level, the rule of law is the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it. The Rule of Law is vital for protecting citizens from unpredictable and arbitrary interference with their fundamental rights...
Ruled by Just Laws Return to Principles Under the rule of law, all people should be ruled by just laws. But what makes a good law? Is it just a law that happens to be supported by the political party we favour? Or is there something more fundamental, some set of...
People can only be punished in accordance with the law Return to Principles In Australia, we have freedom under the law. This means people can only be punished for breaches of the law and in accordance with the law. Citizens, corporations, groups, or any arm of the...
