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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Keiran HardyPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Edition: 2nd edition Weight: 0.771kg ISBN: 9781032560212ISBN 10: 1032560215 Pages: 308 Publication Date: 15 October 2024 Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , General , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print ![]() This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Law and its Influences 1. What is Law? 2. Legislation 3. Case Law 4. Politics 5. The Media Part 2: Rights & Justice 6. Founding Principles 7. Justice 8. First Nations Peoples & The Law 9. International Law & Human Rights Part 3: Criminal Justice 10. Criminal Responsibility 11. Investigation & Trial 12. Sentencing & Appeals 13. Cybercrime 14. Counter-Terrorism. Glossary of Key Terms. IndexReviews“Law in Australian Society provides an invaluable entry point for new students and all those seeking to understand the institutions and laws under which we live. In accessible prose, Keiran Hardy demystifies the law and explains its role in contemporary Australia, drawing on recent issues and live debates. A terrific book!” —Andrew Lynch, Professor & Dean, UNSW Faculty of Law & Justice. “This highly readable book provides a comprehensive introduction to the law, setting out key concepts using contemporary and engaging examples.” —Elaine Pearson, Asia Director, Human Rights Watch. “There is a special lauded place in academia for those who possess the skills to distil the complex into the palatable—and this book does exactly that … I commend this book for all those who seek to understand our legal system and strive to study it without undue complexity.” —David Heilpern, Associate Professor and former Magistrate, Dean and Chair of Discipline (Law), University of Southern Queensland. Author InformationKeiran Hardy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University and a member of the highly respected Griffith Criminology Institute. He is a recognised expert on counter-terrorism and national security laws and contributes regularly to public inquiries and the media. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |