by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Dec 3, 2015 | Case Notes
Dietrich v The Queen Casenote In this case note, the following topics are demonstrated: Right to a fair trial Right to legal representation Access to Justice Take Home: Historically in Australia, a person who could not afford legal representation had to proceed...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Dec 3, 2015 | Case Notes
In this case note: Access to Justice The Court system (appeals) Arbitrary use of power Gary the Goat Case – The Court System and the Appeals Process Comedian James Dezarnaulds a.k.a Jimbo Bazoobi was issued a $440 fine on August 22 2013 after his goat, Gary, was...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Dec 3, 2015 | Case Notes
In this case study: Apprehended Bias Fair-minded Lay Observer Independence of the Judiciary Right to a Fair Trial Access to Justice Isbester v Knox City Council [2015] HCA 20 This case focuses on Tania Isbester and Kirsten Hughes. Isbester owned a Staffordshire...
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jan 12, 2015 | Case Notes
Access to justice is an essential ingredient of the rule of law. People need to be able to access the courts and legal processes or the law cannot enforce people’s rights and responsibilities. Access to justice has been identified as an important issue in Australia....
by RuleofLawInstitutePerson | Jun 16, 2012 | Case Notes
How effective are case studies? Case studies aim to develop students’ knowledge, understanding and critical thinking skills in relation to the Australian legal system, as well as its effectiveness in promoting a just and fair society by capturing a range of...
