What is 'the rule of law'? How do laws get made? Does our legal and
political system achieve justice for all Australians equally?
Designed for beginners as well as non-law students this text
provides a comprehensive and accessible guide to understanding
Australia's system of law and government. Dr Keiran Hardy describes
how legislation is made, the nature of case law, the hierarchy of
courts and the doctrine of precedent. He looks at the role played
by politics and the media in shaping law, and he describes founding
principles including democracy, liberalism, the separation of
powers and federalism. The criminal justice system is explained
including criminal offences, police powers, sentencing and
punishment, and there is a special emphasis on Indigenous peoples
and the law. The book concludes with case studies of cybercrime and
counterterrorism legislation to illustrate law reform in action.
Each chapter features practical examples, chapter summaries and
review questions together with a glossary of key terms. Concise,
accessible and up-to-the-minute, this is a vital guide for anyone
seeking to understand the complexity of Australian law and
government. 'This is an excellent book for a wide audience . . .
equally useful for law students, legal studies students in high
school and anyone seeking an understanding of how and why the law
is as it is. And how things might be improved.' - Nicholas Cowdery,
AM, QC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, NSW 'A wonderful
text . . . The overall structure and the inclusion of comprehension
questions, glossaries and a curated reference list ensure that
students can build on their understanding over the course of the
book.' - Jackie Charles, Rule of Law Institute of Australia 'This
introduction to Australian law is comprehensive, contemporary and
accessible. It is a perfect primer for new students requiring a
broad understanding of Australia's legal system. From cybercrime to
the workings of Australia's parliament, this book has it all.' -
George Williams, AO, Dean, Anthony Mason Professor, Scientia
Professor, University of New South Wales 'Law in Australian
Society' is an ideal text for first year students in criminology,
legal studies, policing and related fields. Its easy-to-read format
aids students in understanding the complexities and subtleties of
the Australian legal system.' - Emma Colvin, Centre for Law and
Justice, Charles Sturt University
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