Civics and Citizenship / Levels 7 and 8 / Laws and Citizens
Content description
Explain how Australia’s legal system aims to provide justice, including through the rule of law, presumption of innocence, burden of proof, right to a fair trial and right to legal representation
Elaborations
discussing the role of the Magna Carta in establishing the principle of a fair trial
discussing the elements of a 'fair trial', including citizens' roles as witnesses and jurors
exploring how Australians can receive access to justice and legal representation, such as through legal aid
discussing the meaning and importance of the rule of law, presumption of innocence, and burden of proof
Code
VCCCL022
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