The rule of law requires an open, transparent and consistent legal system. This means that courts should be open to the public and people accused and convicted of crimes able to challenge their conviction, be given reasons for a court’s decision and be given a clear...
The High Court of Australia, as the highest appeal court, is a bulwark of the rule of law in Australia. Its decisions can have wide-ranging implications and determine how legislation is to be interpreted in the context of the particular case. The High Court is the...
Nathan Rees MLA, 20/03/2014 The principle of the separation of powers exists for sound reasons. Judges hear all of the evidence, they know the context of the evidence and they determine the relevant factors…we in Australia are lucky to have institutions such as...
The Rule of Law Institute is pleased to announce the Queensland Rule of Law Essay Competition for 2014 Winning Prize: $500 Two Highly Commended Prizes: $250 each Download the flyer and submission check list Focus Question: Discuss the effect of limiting or removing...
RoLIA has made a submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee in respect to the inquiry into the current investigative processes and powers of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in relation to non-criminal matters. This inquiry arose as a...
