Updated for the revised NSW Preliminary Legal Studies course, Cambridge Legal Studies - Preliminary (Second Edition) combines the latest information on all aspects of the law and exam preparation in an accessible resource package. Cambridge Legal Studies Preliminary guides students through key legal concepts. Covers all three parts of the Preliminary course. Provides a valuable 'stepping stone' to Family Law, Crime and other components of the HSC course. This second edition support for students and teachers, includes: * Wider range of engaging topics covered in Part III of the Preliminary course * Up-to-date material on all aspects of law, including legislation, statistical information, case studies * Relevant ICT activities to enhance student research skills * Study Toolkit - includes sample exam, suggested responses, study tips practice questions * Electronic version of student text on CD-ROM, with activities that can be completed on-screen and emailed to the teacher or completed in print.

 

 

This book was published in 2009 by Cambridge University Press .

This book has the following chapters: Introduction; Cases statutes and media reports (CSM); Glossary of key terms; About the authors; Acknowledgements; Core part I; 1. Basic legal concepts; 2. Sources of contemporary Australian law; 2. 1 Common law; 2. 2 The constitution; 2. 3 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' customary laws; 2. 4 International Law; 3. Classification of law; 4. Law reform; 5. Law reform in action; Topic 1 Law reform and Native title; Topic 2 Law reform and sport; Topic 3 Law reform and sexual assault; Core Part II; 6. Your rights and responsibilities; 7. Resolving disputes; 8. Contemporary issue; The individual and technology; Core Part III; 9. Area 1 - Groups or individuals suffering disadvantage; * Migrants; 10. Area 1 - Groups or individuals suffering disadvantage; * Women; 11. Area 2 - Events which highlight legal issues; * Bali bombings; 12. Area 2 - Events which highlight legal issues; * Port Arthur Massacre; 13. Area 3 - Individuals or groups in conflict with the state; * Mohammed Haneef; 14. Area 3 - Individuals or groups in conflict with the state; * Outlaw Motorcycle gangs (OMCGs); 15. Area 4 - Criminal or civil cases that raise issues of interest to students; * File sharing and digital copyright; 16. Area 4 - Criminal or civil cases that raise issues of interest to students; * Drug Testing; Glossary; Index.