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Law Week Law Talks 2019
All areas of studyArea of study 1: SanctionsArea of study 2: RemediesArea of study 3: RightsArea of study 4: A question of rights
Case studies, reforms and contemporary examples across Units 1 and 2
Comprehensive study notes which are relevant to Units 1 and 2 Legal Studies. These notes includes an analysis of case studies, recent law reforms and contemporary examples. Notes prepared by Jim Ouliaris at Comview 2018.
Accurate at: 16 June, 2019
This fact sheet explains the way in which our legal and human rights are protected in the Victorian legal system.
This fact sheet explores the County Koori Court, the first Australian sentencing court for Aboriginal offenders in a higher jurisdiction.
Episode 4: Sentencing and Impact
This episode focuses on the sentencing process and the impact of offending on both the offender and the victim’s family.
VCE Legal Studies Films
The County Court has made eight short films tracking the progress of a criminal and civil case. Each directly relates to the VCE Legal Studies curriculum.
Information about some common disputes, including: fences and trees, noise, pets, injuries on your property.
Learn about the role of the Coroners Court and its relationship with the justice system.
Law Talks Material: Study Notes for Unit 2 Legal Studies
David Thomson, Victoria Law Foundation
Study notes for Unit 2 Legal Studies students
Accurate at: 30 October, 2018
Sentencing principles, purposes and factors
Summary of sentencing principles, sentencing purposes and factors considered when sentencing.
Overview of the Koori Court - an alternative approach to sentencing.
Overview of the Drug Court - an alternative approach to sentencing.
A comprehensive resource on different methods of ADR, their characteristics and to use them.
Comprehensive resource for 'fairness' as a principle for justice.
A comprehensive resource for 'equality' as a principle for justice.
Justice and Regulation Department
Definition of civil law and current Victorian civil law reforms.
Summary of the Victorian Charter and how it operates to protect human rights.
Human Rights Explained: Fact sheet 7: Australia and Human Rights Treaties
Summary of the relationship between Australia and international human rights treaties.
Transcript of a speech delivered by French CJ on the Constitution and human rights.
Website with comprehensive links to different human rights and their operation in Australia.
Part 2: Contrasting the adversarial and inquisitorial systems
Video of Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 2)
Part 3: How a Coroners Court works
Shared features of adversarial and inquisitorial systems. Death rates in Victoria, causes of death, and when deaths are reported to the Coroners Court.
Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 3)
Video of Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 3)
Part 4: How the Azaria Chamberlain case resulted in changes to the ways Coroners Courts consider evidence
Coroner Caitlin English explains how the Azaria Chamberlain case resulted in changes to the ways Coroners Courts consider evidence.
Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 4)
Video of Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 4)
Part 5: Practical recommendations that Coroners Courts make to improve public health and safety.
Coroner Caitlin English dicusses practical recommendations that Coroners Courts make to improve public health and safety.
Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 5)
Video of Coroner Caitlin English, Coroners Court of Victoria (part 5)
Videos about EWOV - a free and independent dispute resolution body for Victorian energy and water customers.
Videos on human rights.
Rights of an Accused in a Fair Trial
Rights of an accused in a criminal trial
Victorian Ombudsman Factsheets
The Victorian Ombudsman has a range of fact sheets available to the public which provide a guide to using the services of the office & general complaint handling advice.
Victorian Ombudsman Parliamentary Reports
The Ombudsman may table investigation and other reports in Parliament. All such reports tabled by the Ombudsman can be found here.
Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource
A series of videos showcasing the mock ADR processes can be found here
Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 1/6 "Lauren"
Video of Appropriate/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Learning Resource - Part 1/6 &quot;Lauren&quot;
Videos on resolving disputes via DSCV.
Magistrates’ Court of Victoria’s Koori Court
Video of Magistrates’ Court of Victoria’s Koori Court.
Accurate at: 16 January, 2018
Information on being granted a diversion program.
Factsheets and Brochures for resolving disputes via TIO.
General Information on Drug Court (incuding brochures).
Help students understand basic human rights concepts, the origins of modern human rights, and how human rights apply to everyday life.
Provides students with the opportunity to explore the meaning of ‘rights’ and develop an understanding of human rights, and the responsibilities that complement them.
The Hon. Philip Cummins explains the structure of the courts at state and federal levels.
7 The court structure
Video of 7 The court structure
Unit 2, Area of study 1: Sanctions
The role of the jury, and how a jury decides the facts of the case.
3 Juries and evidence
Video of 3 Juries and evidence
Unit 2, Area of study 1
Unit 2, Area of study 2
A searchable online sentencing statistics database for the Magistrates' Court and higher courts, covering most offences.
Accurate at: 13 December, 2017
Detailed sentencing statistics for select offences in the higher courts.
Legal Briefs Episode 7 – Contracts
Barristers Julian Burnside QC and Fiona McLeod SC explain how contracts work, and the importance of the Amadio case in changing the way courts intervene into contracts.
Legal Briefs Episode 2 – The Adversarial System
Barrister Julian Burnside QC, Former Justice of the High Court Michael Kirby and Justice Susan Kenny, the Federal Court of Australia, explain the adversarial system, its good and bad points.
A kit for educators to assist young people to better understand their rights when dealing with police and Protective Services Officers (PSOs) in Victoria.
Developed by Youthlaw and Victoria Legal Aid.
The National Trust of Victoria's new Culpable Driving Court Room Drama looks at the case of a young man, Kim Tran, who was charged with culpable driving in the County Court. The case is based on a real case, but names, dates and details have been changed to maintain the confidentiality of the original participants. This program includes new video projections and an updated script. This courtroom drama was launched in February 2016 and was funded by a grant from the Victoria Law Foundation.
Accurate at: 22 February, 2016
A quick guide to sentencing explains the where, when, what, and how of sentencing in Victoria. Now in its second edition, the Quick guide has been updated to reflect changes to sentencing law in Victoria.
Accurate at: 27 January, 2016
A 3D interactive tool for students to explore a court room. The activity includes key roles that function in a court. It is a fun, yet educational tool for introducing the machinations of a courtroom to students.
VCE unit 2, Area of study 1: Sanctions
Accurate at: 31 May, 2015
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights contains 20 basic rights that promote and protect the values of freedom, respect, equality and dignity. This includes rights in criminal proceedings, such as the right to trial and the presumption of innocence. Follow this link to find out who the Charter applies to and how it works.
VCE unit 2, Area of study 3: Rights
Provides information on the processes in the Children's Court of Victoria. Includes virtual tours of the courtroom and videos of mock hearings of a criminal case and an intervention order.
Victoria's environmental regulator. Visit their website for information on Victoria's environment issues and for an overview of Victoria's environment legislation, the Environment Protection Act 1970.
Use the institute's database to search for cases and legislation across all jurisdictions.
Provides information on the court processes in a criminal case, including giving evidence and the various roles that people play in a hearing.
Provides educational information and academic articles on alternative dispute resolution methods, restorative justice, therapeutic jurisprudence and community justice.
This report reviews three aspects of the jury empanelment process: peremptory challenges, calling of the panel in court by name or number, and the use of additional jurors.
A series of four case studies for students to discuss, consider and apply the principles of sentencing. Students move through the case studies and decide the sentence for each of the offenders before comparing their sentences with that of the actual judge. Supported by teacher notes.
You be the judge: virtual tour
You be the judge is a virtual tour that gives students the opportunity to participate in a sentencing hearing. There are four cases to choose from, all based on real-life matters. Students receive information from victims, offenders, prosecutors, defence lawyers and the judge before sentencing the offender. You be the judge: virtual tour is supported by You be the judge VCE teacher notes, available here.
Helps resolve disputes between consumers and telephone or internet service providers. Visit this website for information and case studies.
Aims to inform tenants about their rights when renting. Includes a range of publications on tenancy issues.
Victoria's consumer affairs regulator. Find information on different areas of consumer law, including housing and accommodation, shopping and cars. You can also find videos on consumer law issues under the resources and education section.
Provides a good overview of the criminal investigation process. Includes information about different types of crime and going to court. Also includes videos.
A guide for people going to the Magistrates' Court. It provides a good overview of the minor criminal offences heard in the Magistrates' Court.
A documentary about a group of young inmates at Port Phillip Prison, a maximum security prison in Melbourne. Teachers can use this documentary to explore the role of incarceration as a criminal sanction.
You be the judge: VCE teacher kit
This teacher kit contains the materials teachers need to deliver engaging classes on the principles of sentencing. Matched to VCE Legal Studies unit 2, it includes a teacher guide, four case studies and accompanying slides. This teacher kit is supported by the You be the judge: virtual tour.
You be the judge: teacher kit
This teacher kit contains the materials teachers need to deliver engaging classes on the principles of sentencing. Matched to the Year 9 and 10 curriculum, it includes a teacher guide, four case studies and accompanying slides. This teacher kit is supported by the You be the judge: virtual tour.
Provides an overview of what human rights are and how they are protected in Victoria.
Human rights are...
Video of Human rights are...
Human rights are ... 2
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Five case studies to help students understand what civil liberties and human rights are, and how they are protected under the Constitution. Also includes a sample assessment task.
Death at Blue Hills
This partly scripted model criminal trial helps students gain a practical insight into the rules of evidence and procedure of the Supreme Court of Victoria.
A Commonwealth statutory authority that enforces competition and consumer law, and promotes competition and fair trading. This website provides a wealth of information on consumer law.
VCE unit 2, Area of study 3: The law in focus