AC9HC7K03 Year 7 Humanities and Social Sciences

Content descriptor the key principles and features of the Australian legal system, including the Australian Constitution, the rule of law and the court system

Elaborations

• • Elaboration exploring the origins of Australia’s legal system, including British common law, the Magna Carta, an independent judiciary and the Court hierarchies, both federal and state/territory
• • Elaboration explaining the principles of justice, fairness, equality, the rule of law and the importance of equal access to the protections provided by the law
• • Elaboration making connections between a fair and just legal system and democratic principles
• • Elaboration explaining Australia’s legal and justice system, including the principles of the rule of law, presumption of innocence, burden of proof, and right to a fair trial and legal representation
• • Elaboration discussing the elements of a “fair trial”, including citizens’ roles as witnesses and jurors, legal representation and due process
• • Elaboration exploring how Australians can receive access to justice and can apply for legal representation, such as through legal aid