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Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
Guides, videos, factsheets, links and other material to learn about the law.
This explains the two main ways in which mental illness becomes an issue in criminal trials. Using case examples, it details when an accused is deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental illness. It also examines the defence of mental impairment, when an accused may argue they cannot be held criminally responsible for their behaviour due to their mental state at the time of offending.
A civics and citizenship student resource, predominantly for Year 9 and 10, which covers a range of activities through an examination of topics
A 3D interactive tool for students to explore a court room. The activity includes key roles that function in a court. It is a fun, yet educational tool for introducing the machinations of a courtroom to students
The Victorian Charter Advocacy Guides are a set of practical resources developed by the Human Rights Law Centre to assist individuals and advocates in understanding and applying the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities. These guides offer step-by-step advice on addressing potential breaches of rights, such as raising issues with decision-makers and referencing relevant sections of the Charter. They are tailored to support various groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals with disabilities, those facing housing challenges or homelessness, people with mental illness, victims/survivors of crime, individuals in the criminal justice system, and those in prison. The guides aim to empower users to advocate for their rights effectively within the framework of Victorian law and policy.
This video contains interviews exploring the NJC, Australia's first and only community justice centre.
A civil case, including a template for civil case notes.
4 animated videos on key renter's rights topics – bonds, condition reports, repairs and compensation – with a quick summary on the topic, and guides to more information.
This Video contains the elements of the offence of dangerous driving causing death. It includes the prosecution and defence presenting submissions and the role of the jury.
Tunnels underneath parliament? This video describes the basics of the houses of Parliament and gives viewers an insight into Parliament.
This is aimed at years 11 and 12 students, which presents students with an aggravated burglary scenario to teach students how to apply sentencing laws and the various considerations a court must consider in sentencing.
The Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants investigated serious misconduct involving a police human source and made 111 recommendations aimed at reforming police oversight, legal processes, and accountability in Victoria. The Victorian Government is committed to implementing these recommendations through a collaborative approach to ensure such failures never recur and to strengthen police integrity and public trust.
Understand which laws apply in Victoria and who’s who in the legal sector.