LEGL1101 Australian Justice System

2016

4.5

1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly

1 of LEGL1001, LEGL1001A has been successfully completed

Assignment(s); Library exercise; Test(s); Tutorial participation; Other FLO quizzes.

This topic is an introduction to the Australian justice system. The emphasis in the topic is upon using or applying law in contemporary Australian society. That is, the topic examines substantive areas of law but also the means whereby individuals and groups can use the law to promote and defend their legal rights. Therefore, students consider how law is developed and reformed, the personnel who apply and enforce law, the elements of the justice system and the existing alternatives, and the ways in which the political and administrative environment shapes and is shaped by law. The topic also critically examines many of the basic and essential features of the justice system including concepts of equality, fairness, justice, fault and individual and social rights.

This topic aims to assist students to:

• understand the importance of the political and social contexts that influence the operation of law

• analyse the social and political influences on the operation of law

• develop statutory interpretation and case analysis skills

• become familiar with a range of legal research tools

• develop communication and group work skills

At the completion of this topic students will be able to:

• identify and assess political and social influences on the operation of law

• apply statutory interpretation and case analysis skills to legal problems

• show evidence of research skills

• work with their peers in collaborative group work