1. Law Reform

3. Contemporary law reform issue Native title mandatory may investigate law already reformed e.g. same sex relationships contemporary issue needing law reform e.g. euthanasia

4. Contemporary law reform issue Discussion on:  Ferguson’s law  The Death of Ebony  Serious Sex Offenders  Same Sex Relationships conditions that give rise agencies of law reform mechanisms of reform

5. Ferguson’s law background of Dennis Ferguson Abduction and sexual assault of three children – sentenced to 14 years Refused to take part in rehabilitation programs In 2003 sentenced to 15 months for breach of the NSW Child Protection Offender’s Act In 2005 charged with sexually assaulting a 5- year-old girl Granted a bench trial (no jury). Not convicted

6. timeframe of law reform – 13 days role of the media – video, headlines, pictures used, related story http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/23/2694673. htmhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/23/2694673. htm http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LopU-rNIiZU Housing Amendment (Registrable Persons) Act 2009 No 64 NSW separation of powers issue theme and challenges – the development of law as a reflection of society learn to statement – assess the effectiveness of law reform in achieving just outcomes with regard to a contemporary law reform issue