Introduction to Unit 3 (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Rule of law definition
Rule of law definition
All members of society must obey the law, regardless of status
Universal application principle
Universal application principle
No person or institution is above the law
Number of principles supporting rule of law
Number of principles supporting rule of law
Six principles
Clarity & accessibility of laws principle
Clarity & accessibility of laws principle
Laws must be clear, understood, known & accessible to all citizens
Judicial independence principle
Judicial independence principle
Courts & judges must be independent from other govt branches
Equal application of law principle
Equal application of law principle
Law applied equally & fairly without favour or discrimination
Presumption of innocence
Presumption of innocence
Charged persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court
Democratic freedoms principle
Democratic freedoms principle
Free to criticise govt, seek law changes & demonstrate w/o fear
Public justice principle
Public justice principle
Trials & hearings conducted in public so justice is seen to be done
Australian Constitution's role in rule of law
Australian Constitution's role in rule of law
Limits parliamentary power; all parliaments & govts must obey it