The Victorian Law Reform Commission (VLRC) (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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In what year was the VLRC established and by what legal method?
In what year was the VLRC established and by what legal method?
2001 by statute
What is a key characteristic of the VLRC despite being funded by the Victorian Government?
What is a key characteristic of the VLRC despite being funded by the Victorian Government?
It operates independently
Which VLRC function allows it to investigate minor issues without a reference from the Attorney-General?
Which VLRC function allows it to investigate minor issues without a reference from the Attorney-General?
Community inquiry
What do terms of reference NOT include?
What do terms of reference NOT include?
Required budget allocation
Is the Victorian Parliament bound to implement VLRC recommendations?
Is the Victorian Parliament bound to implement VLRC recommendations?
No, and there's no response timeline
In what percentage of completed inquiries has the government adopted all or most VLRC recommendations?
In what percentage of completed inquiries has the government adopted all or most VLRC recommendations?
Approximately 75%
What type of inquiry was the 2022 stalking investigation?
What type of inquiry was the 2022 stalking investigation?
Major inquiry
According to the stalking inquiry, what proportion of women are affected by stalking?
According to the stalking inquiry, what proportion of women are affected by stalking?
One in six
What does the '13th person rule' prevent in jury deliberations?
What does the '13th person rule' prevent in jury deliberations?
Support persons in the jury room
Which is a weakness of the VLRC in influencing law reform?
Which is a weakness of the VLRC in influencing law reform?
Limited by terms of reference scope