2. Mr Shipp’s hint and tips
Organise yourself by using the syllabus. As
you complete each dot point, mark it off so
you know where the course is currently placed
If you are away from class it is your
responsibility to keep up to date. Resources
will be available on the website and through
the Facebook group
3. Main Syllabus
Hint: Learn your syllabus points and you are
one step away from doing well in assessment
tasks
4. Meaning of Law
Laws evolve from traditions, cultures
and values
Law is a set of enforceable rules of
conduct which set out guidelines for the
way individuals and society behave
The law is always trying to keep up to
date with the changing society we live
in. Dynamic.
6. Customs
Customs are collective habits or traditions
that have developed in a society overtime
Customary law are principles and
procedures that have developed due to
customs of people or a nation
Nation-State refers to a politically
independent country
9. Laws and Rules
Laws Rules
Laws are enforceable
Rules are used in certain
circumstances e.g classroom
Laws are binding on the whole
community Rules can be easily changed by the
group in charge
Laws reflect the public’s interest
Laws can be made by parliaments
(statutes) Rules may only exist in certain
areas e.g Playground
Laws can be made by Judges
(precedents)
14. Characteristics of a Just
Law
Just Laws must be:
Enforceable – be
able to be obeyed
Acceptable –
obeyed by majority
of society
Discoverable – laws
cannot be a secret
15. The following are essential to ensure justice can be
achieved:
equality – that all people are treated in the same
way, without unfair advantage or disadvantage
fairness – that the legal system is free from bias,
dishonesty or injustice
access – the right or opportunity to make use of
something, particularly access to the legal system
The Nature of Justice
16. philosophy of ensuring an action
achieves the greatest good for the
greatest number of people
Utilitarianism
17. political philosophies that uphold liberty as
the highest political end.This includes
emphasis on individual liberty, political
freedom and voluntary association.
Libertarianism
21. Laws are made for the majority (Unknown)
An unjust law is no law at all (St Augustine)
At his best man is the noblest of all animals;
separated from law and justice he is the worst
(Aristotle)
The laws that protect us also make us bored
(Unknown)
Where the law ends, tyranny begins (John Locke)
Legal Quotes
22. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth
is the truth (Mohandas Gandhi)
Laws made by common consent must not
be trampled on by individuals (George
Washington)
23. Natural Justice (Procedural
Fairness)
For justice to be achieved, there must be fairness
in the processes used to resolve disputes.
The two essential features of a fair and just
process are:
the right to be heard
the right to have a decision made by an
unbiased decision-maker
24. The Rule of Law
The rule of law requires that no one is above the
law.
This includes those who make the law and
enforce the law
Arbitrary power Is making decisions without any
reference to the law
In Australia the use of separation of powers
under the constitution maintains the rule of law
28. Why do people obey the law?
It makes them feel
safe and secure
laws are based on the
customs and values of
society
penalties apply for
those who fail to obey
the law
29. Anarchy and Tyranny
Anarchy is the absence of laws and
government
A state of anarchy can sometimes break
out after a major disaster or a war
in 2005 in New Orleans after
Hurricane Katrina, violence and
looting became widespread
30. Tyranny - Cruel and oppressive
government or rule e.g Stalin, Hitler
Countries where tyranny exists are
often called police states. Rule of law
does not apply
