Evaluate the effectiveness of the legal system in addressing the issue of protecting children from abuse The main function of family law is the care and protection of its members. The law governs the relationships to ensure that children in particular are cared for‚ protected and finically secure. However‚ there are gaps in the legal system leading to justice not being served. Australia‚ as a whole have passed many laws regarding family violence‚ child abuse and child neglect. Responses to
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in the need of law reform as a result of legal implications and the lack of individual’s rights. Bodily privacy is a significant issue in Genetic Profiling‚ as it is a human right which is in constant need of law reform. Technology is continually advancing‚ and genetic profiling is becoming more available to everyone‚ especially law enforcement agencies‚ such as police‚ meaning that there needs to be laws to protect the rights of individuals. In the case G v. H (1994) 181 CLR 387‚ it was decided
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Muhammad Alharbi Legal Writing August2‚2015 Roe v. Wade 1973 The Facts: Abortion has been debated for many years. In 1967 the Committee on Human Reproduction wanted a policy against induced abortion except if the unborn child were not viable‚ in cases of rape‚ or for the mother’s health. In 1973 a class action suit was filed against Texas‚ stating that the Texas abortion laws were against the constitution of the US. The plaintiffs were Roe‚ a couple named Doe and Dr. Hallford. Dr. Hallford had been
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Chapter 1 – The Legal System 1.1 What is law? * Defn: those rules which will be recognized/enforced by courts * Means different things to people * ‘Law; covers a diverse range of human activities * Impacts upon peoples lives differently 1.2 Why do we need law? * For humans to co-exist harmoniously * To be applied and enforced in a legal system * Based on a generally accepted moral code 1.3 Norms and rules * Important behavior controls
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family‚ assess the ability of the legal system to respond to differing issues concerning values Family law is the most complex aspect of the Australian legal system as it is constantly under review and reform pursuing to adopt society’s continual change in values and principles. The changing of laws in an attempt to be parallel with society is a strenuous process. Nevertheless‚ legislations are reflective of contemporary society’s values and ethics. Numerous legal issues arise in regards to family
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Legal Summary Notes Principles of the Australian parliamentary System Representative government- means that the government must represent the views and interests of the people who voted them in. if they fail to do so then they will not be elected the next time‚ or could be kicked out of the parliament by the Governor General. Responsible government- the government must be answerable to the people and the parliament for its actions. If they fail to do so then they won’t be re-elected. Separation
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limited to the same class as the more specific words preceding it. Under subsidiary legislation (pg. 23): Ultra vires: Beyond one’s legal power or authority. Under Unwritten Law (English Law) (pg. 24): Inter alia: Among other things. Lex non cogit impossibilia: The law does not compel a man to do that which is impossible. /The law requires nothing impossible. Case law or precedent may comprise res judicata‚ ratio decidendi and obiter dictum (pg 29). Res judicata: Final order of the court binding
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Health Care Legal Case There are many current legal issues surrounding health care in the United States. The primary one that is taking most people’s interests is the legalities of the Health Care Reform Act; however‚ I want to concentrate on an issue that is very controversial and sensitive for many‚ forced or involuntary hospitalizations. Involuntary hospitalizations are a common occurrence in the United States among mentally unstable individuals and also in a unique case‚ a pregnant female. Many
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* The extent to which the law reflects moral and ethical standards * The role of law reform in the criminal justice system * The extent to which the law balances the rights of victims‚ offenders and society * The effectiveness of legal and non-legal measures in achieving justice Chapter 1: The Nature of Crime Role of Criminal Law: To protect society from those whose behaviour society has deemed to be unacceptable. What is a crime: A crime is an act or omission committed against the
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Legal Studies HSC Notes PART 1: Crime The Nature of Crime The meaning of crime Crime: a punishable act that is seen as a danger to the society and is ethically and morally wrong. Elements of a crime: It must be proven that an accused intended to commit and committed the crime for them to be found guilty. Mens Rea: (Gulity Mind) a person’s intention to commit crime. The prosecution must prove that accused was aware of his actions. Actus Reus: (Guilty Act) a person’s physical action out taken
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