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Part 2: The Individual & The Law Flashcards

ways the law impacts individuals by referring to legal & non-legal institutions, laws & media

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Customary rights

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rights to customs/social practices (i.e. religion & cultural expression) –> but not enforced by law

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Moral/ethical rights

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rights where a person feels they are entitled to something –> not enforced

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Legal rights

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rights protected by law

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Australian citizenship rights

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citizenship = basis of having legal rights

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Constitutional rights

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rights guaranteed by Australian constitution (limited)

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Domestic rights

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rights people have within their own nations

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International rights

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rights applying to everyone regardless of nationality/political system/government that exists within their own nation

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Negotiation (ADR)

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two parties talking issue out & coming to an agreement

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Mediation (ADR)

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two parties attempt to resolve dispute (satisfies both) with a mediator

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Conciliation (ADR)

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similar to mediation but the conciliator provides advice on solutions

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Arbitration (ADR)

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more formal but less than court (arbitrator hears both sides & provides solution with evidence)

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Tribunals (ADR)

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similar to arbitration & specialised in the issue

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Courts (ADR)

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last resort & most expensive & most longing process

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MEDIA
Resolving dispute with state (non-legal)

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writing a letter, media article

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Members of parliament
Resolving dispute with state (non-legal)

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individuals reach out to representatives of their electorate

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Trade unions
Resolving dispute with state (non-legal)

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group people in same industry there to protect workers’ rights & fair wages (i.e. teacher strikes)

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Interest groups
Resolving dispute with state (non-legal)

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NGOs that share the same political views

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Internal review
Resolving dispute with state (legal)

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gov decision makes an issue –> gov department makes review (but person must have had no input in decision)

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Administrative (external review)

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reviews decisions made by the Australian gov, ministers departments & agencies

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Judicial (external review)

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gov decision reviewed by the court

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Ombudsman (external review)

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one person appointed by parliament who reviews issues (independent ‘complaints department’)

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STATUTORY BODIES

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Australian Human Rights Commission, Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Royal Commissions (relation to commonwealth)

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Civil liberties Australia

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campaign for law reform

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Office of the Australian Information Commissioner

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promote & uphold your rights to government-held information

Legal YR11 terms (2 decks)

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