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This resource from Juries Victoria outlines the key moments in the history and rationale of a Jury. It talks to major changes to the eligibility of a jury including: the inclusion of women. It also discusses the role of juries in landmark cases. Teachers can use it to introduce students to how the jury system evolved in Victoria, while community members gain insight into the democratic principles that underpin the justice system.
This visual guide from Juries Victoria shows each step of the typical experience juror, from being randomly selected through to empanelment and trial participation. This is a practical resource for teachers, students and community members to understand how jurors are chosen, the options available at each stage, and the vital role they play in the justice system.
Juries Victoria have created this short video that explains what to expect during jury selection. It outlines the steps in the process of becoming a juror, how prospective jurors should conduct themselves and what is likely to happen in court. It also touches on the different people in a courtroom and how to identify them. It is a useful resource for teachers introducing students to the realities of jury service, and for anyone wanting to understand how the selection process works in practice.
Director of the RMIT Centre for Innovative Justice and former Attorney General Rob Hulls AM, discusses the importance of innovative justice, holistic thinking and the specialist courts in Victoria.
This video provides a great overview of topics used throughout the Legal Studies Study Design, with specific attention to Unit 1. It also neatly describes the principles of justice.
Chief Judge Peter Kidd talks about his journey to becoming a judge and answers questions from students about his experiences.
Provides information on the court processes in a criminal case, including giving evidence and the various roles that people play in a hearing.
Summary of the different Victorian courts and tribunals.
The is a community centre which operates as a multi-jurisdictional court and has been described as a ‘one-stop-justice-shop' due to its integration of support services, the court, and its alternative approaches to justice and sentencing. For this reason, it is particularly relevant to Unit 2, Area of Study 1 of the VCE Legal Studies design as an alternative approach to sentencing. This resource provides a tour of the NJC in Collingwood and walks users through the operation and effects of the NJC.
A comprehensive resource to aid in researching the elements, defences, and origins of a civil offence
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