Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland (3rd Edition): Print & Digital

Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland Third Edition provides accessible and engaging coverage of the new syllabus, delivered with a range of new tools to lead to QCE success. Investigating Legal Studies for Queensland Third Edition provides accessible and engaging coverage of the new syllabus, delivered with a range of new tools to lead to QCE success. Legal case studies are delivered with additional scaffolding to help students unpack the legal issues. Engaging video content extends case studies and introduces students to important syllabus content. New concept maps, downloadable study cards, the use of real legal terminology, and 'Off the record' breakout boxes help students comprehend and revise. End-of-topic questions help students become familiar with the types of questions they will encounter in their assessments, including the external exam.

Table of Contents

• Unit 1 Beyond reasonable doubt
• Chapter 1: Topic 1 - Legal Foundations
• Chapter 2: Topic 2 Criminal investigation processes
• Chapter 3: Topic 3 Criminal trial process
• Chapter 4: Topic 4 - Punishment and sentencing
• Unit 2 Balance of probabilities
• Chapter 5: Topic 1 Civil law foundations
• Chapter 6: Topic 2 - Contractual obligations
• Chapter 7: Topic 3 - Negligence and duty of care
• Unit 3 Law, governance and change
• Chapter 8: Topic 1 - Governance in Australia
• Chapter 9: Topic 2 - Law reform within a dynamic society
• Unit 4 Human rights in legal contexts
• Chapter 10: Topic 1 - Human rights
• Chapter 11: Topic 2 - Australia's legal response to international law and human rights
• Chapter 12: Topic 3 - Human rights in Australian contexts