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Legal Studies QCE Units 3 & 4 Practice Question 1b – Law reform terminology

Q1b Legal Studies Law reform terminology Unit 3 - Topic 2

Following several high-profile incidents involving the use of facial recognition technology (FRT) by private venues and local councils, the Queensland Government announces an independent review to consider whether current laws adequately protect privacy and prevent discrimination. The review will be led by a former judge and will invite community input before any recommendations are made to Parliament. A community group called “Faces and Freedoms” wants to influence the process and prepares a plan to engage with the review and decision-makers.

Question 1b

6 marks

b. Explain the purpose of each of the following in the review described:

  • consultations
  • issues papers
  • submissions

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This is a free QCE Units 3 & 4 Legal Studies practice question worth 6 marks, testing your understanding of Law reform terminology. It falls under Topic 2: Law reform within a dynamic society in Unit 3: Law, governance and change. Submit your answer above to receive instant AI-powered marking and personalised feedback.

Subject
Legal Studies – Queensland Certificate of Education Units 3 & 4
Unit 3
Law, governance and change
Topic 2
Topic 2: Law reform within a dynamic society
Subject Matter
Law reform terminology

Unit 3 Overview

In Unit 3, students examine the complexities of the Australian legal system and its capacity to deal with the diversity of competing needs. They explore the role of legal institutions and law-making bodies in creating laws that reflect the views of society. Students consider the range of forces that create catalysts for change and reform, and how laws are changed or reformed to reflect shifting societal demands.

Topic 2: Law reform within a dynamic society

In Topic 2, students explore issues and situations where Australian society's changing values, needs, morality, ethics, technology and significant events have acted as an impetus for legal change and reform. The focus is on identifying changing Australian values and pressures on legal freedoms.

Subject Matter Detail

key terms using legal terminology, including commissions, inquiries, law reform, lobby, advocacy, terms of reference, consultations, issues papers, and submissions

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