the court hierarchy, rules of statutory interpretation and the doctrine of precedent
key processes of civil and criminal trials in Western Australia
at least one contemporary issue involving the judicial process*.
ways individuals and political parties and pressure groups can participate in Australia’s electoral processes
at least one contemporary issue centering on representation*
Effective laws – look at cross over of laws and society
Great case also to look at the appeals process and and at civil matters. Start with basics – Court Hierarchy and difference between civil and criminal (basic but good to commence with as part of the course)
Using Harriton v Stephens as an extension through Interpretation of Past Decisions - the development of the law of negligence and then with Harriton v Stephens an Extension of the Law of Negligence.
This leads onto Judges making law – problems interpreting past decisions. Use the case to show issues of legalism and activism. Using dissenting judgement by Kirby compared with Judgement by Crennan.
Electoral Systems -individuals - Roach and pressure groups - Rowe can participate in Australia’s electoral processes