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Statutory Interpretation
This resource discusses one feature of the relationship between courts and parliament: the interpretation of statutes
Victorian Law Week 2021: Courts and Technology
How are courts keeping up with technology, and how is technology incorporated into the court system, from the registry to the courtroom? In this session, held on Friday 21 May 2021 as part of Victorian Law Week, Judge Tsalamandris, Judge Marks and Judge Marich discuss the recent changes in court technology.
Institute of Legal Executives: Legal Careers
A summary of the many, and varied, careers available in the legal profession
Royal Commission into the Management of Police Informants
Recommendations for law reform by a Royal Commission
The Choices Young People Are Faced With - Motor Vehicle Crime
Good kids can come to make bad choices. It can be difficult to weigh up the long term impact your actions may have when making a spur-of-the-moment decision with your friends, but the consequences can be very serious and long lasting.
Current Example: Conflict of Laws and s 109 of the Constitution
A current example of the purpose of s 109 of the Constitution
Victorian Law Week 2021: Courts and the Media
Most of the general public hear about court cases through the media. So what role does the media play in the delivery of justice? In this session, held on Thursday 20 May 2021 as part of Victorian Law Week, Judge Gaynor, Judge Gamble, Judge Wraight and the Court’s Media Manager Ed spoke about the relationship between media and the Court.
Victorian Law Week 2021: Mental Illness and the Law
This is our Term 2 virtual VCE Legal Studies event, held on Wednesday 19 May 2021. It was also part of the Court’s Victorian Law Week program. Judge Dawes and Judge D Sexton spoke about factors they must consider when an accused person has a mental illness, the programs that support mental health concerns, and more. This session was moderated by Anna, Manager of the Court Integrated Services Program (CISP) in the Specialist Courts Division.
Victorian Law Week 2021: What's in a Sentence?
Ever wondered what factors are taken into consideration when a judge sentences an accused in a criminal proceeding? In this session, held on Monday 17 May 2021 as part of Victorian Law Week, Chief Judge Kidd, Judge Hogan and Judge Coish discussed all things sentencing.
Understanding and Capability is now available
Explore the knowledge, skills and attributes that are required to effectively understand and use the law.