ANALYSE AND APPLY 6. Following an inquest into drownings in backyard swimming pools, the coroner’s court recommended that laws be introduced to make pool fences compulsory. Parliament has since passed laws setting minimum standards for fences around pools.
Explain why this is an example of the courts alerting parliament of the need for a change in the law.
EVALUATE AND COMMUNICATE 7. Explain why judges become involved in lawmaking. 8. When the people do not agree with the decision of a court, they may pressure the government to change the law. Parliament may respond to this pressure by changing the law. Identify the aspect of the relationship between parliament and the courts that this represents. Justify your answer. 9. Summarise why the Mabo case is an example of codification. 10. Using an example, elaborate on how the courts can alert parliament to the need for a change in the law. Answers and sample responses for this topic are available online.
LESSON 18.6 What is the difference between civil and criminal law?
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to: • explain what makes a crime within criminal law • explain the difference between a summary and indictable offence • explain how civil law encompasses other areas of law.
Tune in 1. Draw a table such as the one below. a. In the first column, mind-map a list of everything you know about criminal law. b. In the second column, mind-map a list of everything you know about civil law. c. Which list is longer? Criminal law Civil law
FIGURE1 Did you know that a car accident can involve both criminal and civil law?
2. How do you think criminal and civil law might be involved in the car accident shown in FIGURE 1?
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