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
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Resources and guidance for VCE Legal Studies, civics, citizenship and social studies teachers and students
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Webinars, workshops, forums and public events to support engagement with the justice system.
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A civil case, including a template for civil case notes.
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.
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.
A panel of judges answer questions from students on a range of topics related to sentencing in a criminal proceeding at the County Court.
Retried County Court judge, Jane Patrick, walks viewers through the basics of the criminal justice system, including crimes, their jurisdictions, and the rights of victims of crime.
This provides a teacher's guide to use the teaching materials on sentencing in Victoria. It covers sentencing theory and incorporates sentencing case studies based on real cases.
A brief video outlining the facts of the case, and the three legal precedents that came about from it
Summary of the impact of Roach v AEC and Commonwealth of Australia
These case studies are the most recent and applicable cases from 2021 and 2022.These case summaries are from real proceedings, however the names and other details of the parties may have been changed or redacted to protect their identity.
A comprehensive resource on the 'presumption of innocence'.
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Improve your communication skills and find resources to help you create better legal information.

Improve your communication skills and find resources to help you create better legal information.

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Two creative programs show how games can make the law accessible and engaging for all Victorians.

Help people to understand and engage with the law
Enhancing Engagement webinars aim to equip you with the skills to produce more accessible legal information, which empowers more people to understand and engage with the law, resulting in better justice for all.


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