Rule of Law Lectures
Rule of Law Contemporary Issues Conferences
Lectures from the Rule of Law Institute of Australia
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As part of the 800th Anniversary Celebrations of the sealing of the Magna Carta, Professor Martin Krygier considered the significant of the rule of law and its need to temper the arbitrary exercise of power.
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SYDNEY LAW SCHOOL Distinguished Speakers Program 15 May 2014
Nicholas Cowdery AM QC; Mandatory Sentencing: LEARN MORE
The Hon Kevin Lindgren AM QC: Kable’s Case and the Rule of Law: LEARN MORE
Hon PD Cummins: Justice Open and Shut: Suppression orders and Open justice in Australia and UK: LEARN MORE
Peter Bartlett, Partner, Minter Ellison: ‘Suppression Orders: A Fine Balance’: LEARN MORE
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University of Sydney Law School Distinguished Speakers Program
The Hon Kevin Lindgren AM, QC: The Rule of Law and Some Aspects of the Current Legal Scene in Australia: LEARN MORE
Drugs and Sports Conference
Robin Speed: Introduction to the Conference: LEARN MORE
Sports lawyer and Deakin University academic Martin Hardie was one of the keynote speakers at RoLIA’s conference on 15 November 2013. Martin discussed how the “just war on doping” justifies the disregard of the rule of law, constitutional guarantees and human rights. Instead of proper legal processes, there is a shift towards governance through non legal measures, at the expense of certainty, fundamental protections and the rights of athletes themselves. In the society of competition, competition itself becomes the highest (or most efficient) form of governance.
Other speakers are the former head of ASADA, Richard Ings, sports lawyer Tim Fuller, sports psychologist Patsy Tremayne and sports journalist Tracey Holmes. Philip Boulten SC, President of the NSW Bar Association will open the conference and participate on the closing panel. oes here
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Summary
Hon Justice Hames Douglas: Access to Justice – Problems of Self Representation The Querulant Litigant: LEARN MORE
Kevin Lindgren: Rule of Law and its state of health in Australia LEARN MORE
Professor Douglas Fisher: THE DIVERSITY OF INTERESTS IN ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE: A CHALLENGE FOR THE RULE OF LAW.
Malcolm Stewart: NSW Legal Studies Conference Bikie Gangs and Individual Rights
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Papers included:
Hon Justice Paul Breton AM RFD: The Director of Military Prosecutions, the Afghanistan Charges and the Rule of Law: LEARN MORE
The Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith QC: Democracy Coping with Terror: The British Perspective: LEARN MORE
Nicholas Cowdery AM QC, Director of Public Prosecutions: NSW: THE RULE OF LAW AND A DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS: LEARN MORE
Dr Melissa Perry QC: Administrative Justice and the Rule of Law: Key Values in the Digital Era: LEARN MORE
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Attorney General: Hon Robert McClelland MP: LEARN MORE
Robin Speed: Is the Rule of Law in Australia under challenge?: LEARN MORE
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Michael D’Ascenzo, Commissioner of Taxation: The rule of law: a corporate value LEARN MORE
Related Resources
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Henry Ergas AO’s address on ‘From Magna Carta to Antisemitism – the call for justice for all’ outlined the anniversary of the Magna Carta, its role as a promissory note with promises of justice for all and the liberal temper under threat.
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Walter Sofronoff KC’s address on ‘Why has the Rule of Law arisen in human existence?’ asked “Is the Rule of Law part of human existence? Why does this arise and come from?”
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Paul Kelly’s address on ‘The Voice to Parliament and the Referendum’ considered whether it contradicted the principle of equality before the law and equality of citizenship.
Explore Related Topics
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Magna Carta
Magna Carta established enduring principles that limit government power and require rulers to act according to law. Although created in 1215, its ideas continue to shape modern legal systems, influencing constitutional government, democratic accountability, and the expectation that power must be exercised lawfully and fairly.
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What is the Rule of Law
The rule of law is the concept that both the government and citizens know the law and obey it. There are clear, fair, and predictable laws and no one is above the law. Independent courts, separation of powers, and checks and balances protect rights, limit arbitrary power, and provide a stable, democratic framework for justice and accountability in modern society.
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Checks and Balances
Checks and balances ensure that power is divided across different branches and institutions of government so no single body can exercise unchecked authority. By requiring each branch to limit, review, or oversee the others, this principle protects against the abuse of power and supports accountable, lawful government.