The Meaning of the Rule of Law (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards
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Rule of law definition
Rule of law definition
Everyone in society must follow and obey the law
Rule of law: universal application
Rule of law: universal application
All members of society are bound by law, including officials
Rule of law: fair & accessible laws
Rule of law: fair & accessible laws
Laws must be fair, clear & reasonable so people can comply
Constitutional restraint on parliament
Constitutional restraint on parliament
Constitution checks parliament's law-making powers
Judicial independence principle
Judicial independence principle
Judges interpret/apply law free from government pressure
Open criticism & law reform principle
Open criticism & law reform principle
Laws subject to open & free public criticism
Judicial review principle
Judicial review principle
Citizens can use courts to challenge laws made by parliament
Statutory interpretation principle
Statutory interpretation principle
Judges interpret laws made by parliament in cases
DPP v Fowler [2020] key principle
DPP v Fowler [2020] key principle
No one is above the law, even police officers
Media's role in upholding rule of law
Media's role in upholding rule of law
Facilitates open & free criticism of laws made by parliament