Rights Protection: Statute Law and the Victorian Charter (VCE SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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Which three mechanisms protect human rights in Australia?
Which three mechanisms protect human rights in Australia?
Statute law, common law, Constitution
Which Australian jurisdictions have dedicated human rights charters?
Which Australian jurisdictions have dedicated human rights charters?
Victoria, ACT, Queensland
How many basic human rights does the Victorian Charter protect?
How many basic human rights does the Victorian Charter protect?
20 fundamental human rights
Who must comply with the Victorian Charter of Human Rights?
Who must comply with the Victorian Charter of Human Rights?
Public authorities & govt agencies
What does the right to silence protect in criminal proceedings?
What does the right to silence protect in criminal proceedings?
Cannot be forced to testify vs self
What is Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)?
What is Victoria Legal Aid (VLA)?
Govt agency providing legal assistance
When can rights in the Charter be limited under the general limitations clause?
When can rights in the Charter be limited under the general limitations clause?
When reasonable & justified for democracy
What three tests must be met to restrict Charter rights?
What three tests must be met to restrict Charter rights?
Necessary, proportionate, reasonable
What is a key strength of protecting rights through statute law?
What is a key strength of protecting rights through statute law?
Parliament can amend laws as values change
What is a key weakness of statutory rights protection?
What is a key weakness of statutory rights protection?
Parliament can change or abolish rights