Human Rights (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Flashcards

Legal principles from judicial decisions, not legislation

Principle from a case followed by courts in similar cases

Freedoms established by judges when deciding cases

Establish new rights; recognise statutory rights; check validity

Beyond the powers; law made outside parliament's authority

Parliament collects law on one topic into a single statute

Parliament abolishes or cancels a law

Protects accused from self-incrimination

Established right to legal representation for serious crimes

Stop proceedings