Higher School Certificate Program Overview

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Kindergarten to Year 12

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The full range of education covered by the K–12 continuum.

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Skills gained from Legal Studies Stage 6.

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Students develop critical analysis, independent research, collaboration, and communication skills.

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Differing perspectives and interpretations of legal information.

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Preliminary: P10. HSC: H10.

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Core Part I: The legal system

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Basic legal concepts, sources of contemporary Australian law, classification of law, law reform, and law reform in action.

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Core Part I: Crime

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The nature of crime, the criminal investigation process, the criminal trial process, sentencing and punishment, young offenders, and international crime.

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Outcomes

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Applicable to all topics; some may be more relevant to specific topics.

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Principal focus of the legal system

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Understanding the nature and functions of law through law-making processes and institutions.

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Role of the High Court

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The High Court interprets the constitution and ensures laws align with it.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Customary Laws

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These laws are based on spiritual beliefs, family, kinship, and traditions, and have significance in land and water.

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Mechanisms of reform

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Courts, parliaments, United Nations intergovernmental organizations