Resources to support Unit 1

Characteristics of an effective law- Victorian Current acts and Summary offences act website

https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/summary-offences-act-1966/131

This guide has been developed to help

you understand how Victoria’s legal

sector works.

It explains which laws apply in Victoria

and who’s who in the legal sector. It

will also point you in the direction of

other resources if you want to

know more.

These case summaries are from real proceedings, however the names and other details of the parties may have been changed or redacted to protect their identity.

First Nations Peoples and the Justice System.