Year 9 - Humanities: Crime and Punishment
Year 9 - Humanities: Crime and Punishment
OverviewThe Year 9 Civics and Citizenship Crime and Punishment course examines the key features of Australia’s legal system including court jurisdictions and how they apply and interpret the law and resolve disputes. The role of the high court and the various roles of professionals within the legal system including police, prosecutors, judges, and court officials are examined. Australia’s international legal obligations as well as those relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are explained. The key principles of Australia’s justice system, including equality before the law, independent judiciary, and the right of appeal form part of this study.
| Units / Topics | Types of Assessment |
|---|---|
| Brief history of law | Research Task: Criminal and Civil law |
| Key principles of Australia’s Legal System | cases |
| Criminal and Civil Law | Case Study: A landmark or influential |
| Types of legal disputes | case e.g. Azaria Chamberlain case |
| The role of the Prison system |
Future Directions
Satisfactory completion of this subject will provide a sound foundation for students to proceed to Year 10 Global Citizenship, Year 10 History: Rights and Freedoms, and VCE Legal Studies.