Law Reform (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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In what year was the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) established?
In what year was the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) established?
1975
Which commission was the first law reform commission established in Australia?
Which commission was the first law reform commission established in Australia?
NSW Law Reform Commission
Why must law reform commissions be independent of the parliament that created them?
Why must law reform commissions be independent of the parliament that created them?
To prevent political interference
What type of parliamentary committee is permanent throughout the parliament's life?
What type of parliamentary committee is permanent throughout the parliament's life?
Standing committee
What is Hansard?
What is Hansard?
A full account of parliamentary records
What percentage of ALRC recommendations have been substantially or partially implemented?
What percentage of ALRC recommendations have been substantially or partially implemented?
Over 80%
Which characteristic is essential for all non-government organisations (NGOs)?
Which characteristic is essential for all non-government organisations (NGOs)?
Independence from government
How does a free and independent media contribute to law reform?
How does a free and independent media contribute to law reform?
By holding government accountable
Which method do lobby groups commonly use to influence Members of Parliament?
Which method do lobby groups commonly use to influence Members of Parliament?
Writing letters and requesting meetings
What percentage of NSW District Court trials (1998-2001) resulted in hung juries?
What percentage of NSW District Court trials (1998-2001) resulted in hung juries?
8%