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1.2 – The need for laws

1.2 – The need for laws 2013 – 2014 Crime Statistics (Victoria Police) 1923 Police Strike - Victoria

Laws establish a code of conduct Sets boundaries of acceptable behavior Determines what actions constitute a breach of societies expectations Determines penalties particular to that crime and individual circumstances Clearly? Outlines what society thinks about a persons actions Moral expectations Crimes Act Victoria (1958) http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/vi c/consol_act/ca195882/

Laws protect the community from harm Laws are needed to keep the community safe from harm We have laws to protect Individuals Property Businesses Society The nation Ourselves – i.e., seat belts.

Laws reflect changing values and circumstances Brodies Law http://www.justice.vic.gov.au/ho me/safer+communities/crime+prev ention/bullying+-+brodies+law Laws reflect the values of the community and because our values change so do our laws. Laws MUST remain flexible to reflect the majority OR individuals are likely to defy the law In September 2006, 19-year-old Brodie Panlock ended her life after enduring ongoing humiliating and intimidating bullying by her co-workers at a café in Hawthorn.

Resolution of disputes History has shown us that people can and do break the law. We currently live in a well regulated environment BUT in 2013/2014 there were still 433,718 offences that were recorded in Victoria alone. Police = Investigation Courts = Dispute resolution Sanctions = Determined by legislation and can be issues by a variety of regulatory bodies such as courts, police, VicRoads, local councils. Criminal Law = resolves disputes according to society expectations Civil Law = Aims to restore a person to a similar position prior to the wrong taking place. (Generally with money) Total crime in Victoria 2013/2014 % increase 2013 2014

Your Turn Complete questions 1 – 4 (page 11 of text) Complete the handout on ‘Q’ Drive 1.2 Case Study – Same Sex Marriage