Henry Bournes Higgins would have turned 165 today. He was one of Australia’s most influential political figures around Federation. He was a delegate at the Constitutional Conventions, served in the Victorian and Federal Parliaments, and became a Justice of the...
Beyond Reasonable doubt, jury directions and the onus of proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt In this article we explore jury directions, the meaning of “beyond a reasonable doubt” and onus of proof. The presumption of innocence is an important part of any fair...
The Rule of Law Institute is proud to announce that it will be partnering with Macquarie University’s PACE program again in 2016. The PACE program, which stands for Professional and Community Engagement: provides practical experience for undergraduate students,...
For teachers and students: see the footnotes and the end of this post for some comprehension questions to assist in discussing and understanding this post. In the early hours of Saturday 3 October 2015, the United States military conducted a series of sustained...
The Balance between Robust Constitutionalism and the Democratic Process A public lecture by Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke of the Republic of South Africa Hosted by the Rule of Law Institute of Australia, UNSW Law, and the Gilbert + Tobin Centre for Public Law....
Today marks the 801st anniversary of the sealing of Magna Carta at Runnymede in England. The Institute was heavily involved in the octocentenary celebrations across Australia last year, and is currently working on two exciting projects this year: a permanent...
