1. SOCIAL ISSUES
SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES
SOCIAL JUSTICE
LIONS ACTION

2. PRESENTER IPDG PADDY MCKAY
Special Justice Adelaide Magistrates Court – Criminal Division
Bachelor of Accounting and Laws
Graduate Diploma of Education
Hons Degree Mathematics
Bachelor of Science - Geology and Geophysics
Worked in Education, Accounting (CPA) and Law
Former Deputy Principal Secondary Schools
Former University Lecturer
Owner / Principal of Accounting Firm

3. Social Issues

4. Social Issues
A problem that influences a considerable number of individuals within a society.
It is often the consequence of factors extending beyond an individual’s sphere of control.
Problem prevalent to all cultures

5. Examples of Social Issues
Poverty
Hunger
Housing
Unemployment
Disease / Health
Age
Racial / Gender inequality
Wealth divide
Political / Religious Differences
Drugs

6. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES

7. Examples of Social Consequences
Theft
Homelessness
Violence
Danger to public
Feelings of Rage and Anger
Feelings of Despair /Hopelessness

8. SOCIAL JUSTICE

9. Factors of Social Issues
Public must recognise situation as a problem
Situation is against the general values accepted by society
A large segment of the population recognises the problem as a valid concern and seeks solutions
Belief that problem can be rectified or alleviated through the joint action of citizens and / or community resources

10. Social Justice
The fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the concept of Natural Law
“That all persons irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, age etc are to be treated equally and without prejudice”

11. Laws
All laws are rules but not all rules are laws eg cooking rules vs road rules
Rules give instruction – Laws have a societal function
Laws made by Courts or Parliament
Laws are legislated
Laws are enforceable

12. Sentencing Principles One
Punishment – pain or loss to offender
Rehabilitation – help change offenders behaviour
Deterrence – Individual , General
Denunciation – public expression that behaviour is unacceptable
Community Protection
Restorative – relationships between community, offender and victim

13. Sentencing Principles Two
Effective and humane
Reflect current community attitudes which change over time
By Independent Judicial Officer – Separation of Powers
Government Law makers
Police Law executors
Courts Law enforcers

14. Case Examples Considerations Victims Circumstances
Any injury loss or damage
Mitigating circumstances
Offenders personal circumstances
Offenders family / dependents

15. CANNOT SET SOMEONE UP TO FAIL
Sentencing Options
Imprisonment – loss of freedom
Community sanctions
Community work
Home detentions
Fines Wealthy vs Poor
Specialist courts
CANNOT SET SOMEONE UP TO FAIL

16. CASE One
A 19 yr old Female pleads guilty to the offence of carrying an offensive weapon.
What information do you need from Prosecution?
What do you need to ask the defendant ?
What would you decide to do ?

17. Case Two
An indigenous adult male pleads guilty to “Begging Alms in a public place”
What information do you need from Prosecution ?
What do you need to ask the defendant ?
What would you decide to do ?

18. Case Three A 29 year old female pleads guilty to theft
What information do you need from Prosecution?
What do you need to ask the defendant ?
What would you decide to do ?

19. Case Four What information do you need from Prosecution?
A 24 year old male pleads guilty to being illegally on licensed premises but claims it was his fault but it only happened because he was black.
What information do you need from Prosecution?
What do you need to ask the defendant ?
What would you decide to do ?

20. LIONS ACTION

21. Lions Actions My mantra “ Educate for Change – Break the cycle”
Putting this into reality – Purposes / Ethics
Programs and actions
Band aids vs Societal Change