Year 12 Legal Studies NSW

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Decks in this class (11)

Crime Syllabus
1 the nature of crime,
Categories of crime including,
Parties to a crime including
15  cards
Human Rights Syllabus
1 the nature and development of h...,
Developing recognition of human r...,
Formal statements of human rights
5  cards
Consumer Law Syllabus
1 the nature of consumer law over...,
Contracts,
Unjust contracts
6  cards
Family Law Syllabus
1 the nature of family law,
2 responses to problems in family...,
3 contemporary issues concerning ...
3  cards
Crime: Chapter 1 (The Nature of Crime)
• identify the meaning and nature of crime • describe and recognise the different categories of crime • define and discuss summary and indictable offences • explore a range of factors that may lead to criminal behaviour • discuss a range of social and situational crime-prevention techniques • discuss the effectiveness of the law in punishing offenders.
65  cards
Crime: Chapter 2 (The Criminal Investigation Process)
Chapter objectives In this chapter, you will: • identify the rights of suspects during the interrogation process • describe the purpose, use and types of police powers • discuss the role of technology in investigating crime • explain the process of a criminal investigation • describe the different types of evidence collected during an investigation • communicate the relevant legislation in the investigation process.
20  cards
Crime: Chapter 3 (The Criminal Trial Process)
• identify the different levels of courts in the New South Wales judicial system • describe the different types of legal representatives • discuss the importance of legal aid • explain the different types of pleas available to a defendant • describe the use of evidence in a criminal trial • communicate the purpose and role of a jury in the adversarial system.
0  cards
Crime: Chapter 4 (Sentencing and Punishment)
• identify the purpose of sentencing • describe the many different types of sentences available • discuss the role of the victim in the sentencing process • explain the subjective and objective elements in applying a sentence • describe the alternatives to traditional forms of sentencing • communicate the effectiveness of a sentence as a means of deterrence.
0  cards
Crime: Chapter 5 (Young Offenders)
• discuss a range of issues surrounding the age of criminal responsibility • explain why the criminal justice system treats young offenders differently from adult offenders • assess how effectively the criminal justice system deals with young offenders.
0  cards
Crime: Chapter 6 (International Crime)
• define international crime • describe a range of legal measures used to deal with international crime • evaluate how effective the domestic and international legal systems are in dealing with international crime.
0  cards
Crime Legislation (Law/Abilities)
Law enforcement powers and respon...
1  cards

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