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Legal Studies
The Attorney General’s Dept. AustraliaFind out everything you need to know about the Australian legal system HERE. |
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The Jury SystemCourts & Tribunals Victoria Site. Explore the menu to find out all about Victoria’s court system and the jury service. |
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| You may also find useful links on our Crime & Punishment page. | |
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You be the Judge.Put your self in the shoes of a judge in this virtual courtroom. Sentencing Advisory Council |
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Serial is a new podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial unfolds one story – a true story. It’s the case of Adnan Syed, jailed for life at the age of 17 for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, age 15. Adnan has always claimed to be innocent. Sarah Koenig investigated his case after being contacted by his lawyer to see if she could find new evidence to prove his case. A fascinating insight into crime investigation. Available FREE from iTunes. |
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| Watch this YouTube clip to find out about the jury selection process and what to expect in the courtroom. A NSW Justice video | |
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| The Alternative Law Journal – you can access some articles for free here. | |
| UNSW Law Journal – you can access articles from back issues here. | |
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| Australasian Legal Information Institute – here you can find information on law matters by state, subject or case. Also has a link to Current Issues in Criminal Justice. | |
| Australian Bureau of Statistics – look up census data, labour force statistics and more. Also find a page on understanding statistics. | |
| Australian Institute of Criminology – a doorway to hundreds of sites relating to all aspects of crime and the judicial system. | |
| Family Court of Australia – On this site you can find details of judgements. About the Court gives information on the court structure, procedures and programs. | |
| Fitzroy Legal Service – choose the Law 4 Education link to start. | |
| Old Melbourne Gaol – find out about the history of the gaol here or visit the National Trust site for teachers notes. | |
| Victoria Law Foundation | |
| Victoria Legal Aid – Need advice on criminal law, traffic law, family law or any other legal issue. This site can help. Look in the publications section. | |
| Victorian Law Reform Commission – an independent, government-funded organisation that develops, reviews and recommends reform of Victoria’s state laws. | |