
Essential VCE Legal Studies Units 1 and 2 Pack
Cambridge University Press
2nd Edition
Published on 9. September 2010
Book
448 pages
978-0-521-17102-1 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting the depth and quality of content needed for VCE success in a style and format that is fresh and engaging for ALL students! Title features: * Accessible, student-focused language * Discrete chapter sections * A variety of other activity types throughout each chapter * Case Studies * 'What's Your View' discussion topics * A Mock Trial chapter * Extensive chapter reviews * Key terms explanations
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
Worked examples or Exercises
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
1400 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-17102-1 (9780521171021)
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Previous edition

Helen Wilson | Nicholas Bates | Carolyn Walker
Essential VCE Legal Studies Units 1 and 2
Book
08/2005
Cambridge University Press
€20.73
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Persons
Author
Melbourne Grammar School
Melbourne Grammar School
Content
Introduction; Unit 1: Criminal Law in Action; Area of study 1: Law in society; Part I: 1.1 The difference between legal and non-legal rules; 1.2 The need for laws; 1.3 Characteristics of an effective law; 1.4 The distinction between criminal law and civil law; 1.5 Parliament and subordinate authorities in law-making;; Area of study 2: Criminal law; Part II: 2.1 Principles of criminal liability; 2.2 Crimes against the person, property and related defences; 2.3 The criminal investigation process; 2.4 Sanctions under criminal law; 2.5 Trends in crime, sentencing and recidivism; 2.6 A comparison of sentencing in Victoria and Canada; 2.7 The impact of criminal acts; 2.8 Alternative avenues for seeking compensation;; Area of Study 3: The criminal courtroom; Part III. 3.1 Summary and indictable offences; 3.2 Reasons for a court hierarchy; 3.3 The criminal jurisdiction of courts; 3.4 Bail, remand and committal hearings; 3.5 Features of a fair trial and rights; 3.6 The adversarial nature of a criminal trial; 3.7 Role of court personnel; 3.8 Advice and assistance through legal aid; 3.9 Role and operation of a criminal jury; Part IV. 4.1 Mock courts; 4.2 Criminal law mock court - R v James Jameson; 4.3 Civil law mock court - Juanita v Lyonel; Unit 2: Issues in civil law; Area of study 1: Civil law; Part V: 5.1 The need for civil law; 5.2 Key principles of civil law; 5.3 Civil law and criminal law; 5.4 Law-making through the courts; 5.5 Torts; Area of study 2: The civil law in action; Part VI. 6.1 The court hierarchy in civil disputes; 6.2 The civil jurisdiction of courts; 6.3 Methods of civil dispute resolution; 6.4 Civil pre-trial procedures; 6.5 The adversarial nature of a civil trial; 6.6 Civil remedies and their purpose; 6.7 Difficulties faced by parties when resolving civil disputes;; Area of study 3: The law in focus; Part VII: 7.1 Contract law; 7.2 Family law; 7.3 Consumer protection laws; 7.4 Workplace laws; 7.5 Wills and inheritance; 7.6 Sports and the law; 7.7 Tenancy law; 7.8 Environmental law;; Area of Study 4: A question of rights; Part VIII. 8.1 The role of an individual or group; 8.2 Mabo v Queensland (No 2); 8.3 Al-Kateb v Godwin; Dictionary; Index.