Mabo and others v State of Queensland (No.2 (1992) HCA 23‚ is arguably one of the most famous native title claims in Australian history. This case was the first in Australian history to successfully overturn Terra Nullius and essentially led to the creation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (‘The Act’). Terra nullius means land belonging to no one or land that has never been subject to sovereignty of any state and is a part of International Law. The majority of Indigenous People view terra nullius
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School Uniforms: Too Much or What We Need? University of Phoenix Many students today fear that the heart of a controversial issue involving school uniforms will become an issue in their school. Some educators feel as though school uniforms are actually the answer to keeping our schools safe‚ making our students happy‚ and making our schools a better learning center. Most students and some parents feel as though school uniforms will take away a student’s individuality‚ fear that they are
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Jaffee v.Redmond (1996) The case of Jaffee v. Redmond was taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1996. The issue was whether a psychotherapist-patient would be recognized under Rule 501 of the Federal Rules of Evidence. The Court granted a decision that recognized the existence of such a privilege holding that confidential communications of a licensed social worker and a police officer be protected from compelled disclosure As reported by Levy (1996)‚ the Court decided that all communication between
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Legal Studies: R V Campbell [2010] NSWSC 995. The elements of the offence are that Des Campbell was charged with murder under Section 18 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). Under Subsection (1)(a) Des Campbell was found guilty after trial on the 18th May 2010 of the murder of his wife Janet Campbell of 6 months on the 24th March 2005. After an 11-1 verdict all the elements of the charge were proved beyond reasonable doubt. The offence carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. Description
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Scott v. Illinois 440 U.S. 367 (1979) I. Aubrey Scott was convicted of shoplifting merchandise valued at less than $150. The maximum penalty for such an offense is a $500 fine or one year in jail‚ or both. Scott objected that the state was required to provide council for him. The trial court affirmed. The appellate court affirmed. The state supreme court granted certiorari. II. Does the Sixth and Fourteenth Amendments require that the state provide the defendant counsel whenever imprisonment
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high school‚ but also from college. There are many similarities and differences between the two different educations. To compare and contrast them is almost unfair‚ because they are two completely different worlds‚ each with their own individual qualities. The differences are plenty‚ and in many ways they are also similar. From person to person‚ opinions will differ. Many believe it was the time of their lives‚ while others say it was a time to forget and learn from. Either way‚ high school is an
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Texas v Johson The first amendment grants the citizens of the United States the right to speak freely‚ without legal persecution. Over the past 200 years since this amendment was enacted there have been hundreds of judicial cases devoted to interpreting and refining this law. One such case‚ reviewed by the United States ’ supreme court in 1988‚ was Texas v Johnson. The case involved Johnson ’s conviction of desecrating a venerated object (a Texas Statute) by burning a U.S. flag (Texas V Johnson(1989))
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Period 5 March 3‚ 2013 Donkey V. Elephant Solely based on this assessment of my opinions on ten issues‚ I am a Republican… slightly. Out of the ten issues‚ I had six Republican views and Democratic views. However‚ as Ray Bradbury said‚ “I hate all politics. I don’t like either political party. One should not belong to them - one should be an individual‚ standing in the middle. Anyone that belongs to a party stops thinking.” Of course‚ I don’t see all politicians as idiots; I just think that having
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ORGANISATION STUDY At “V-GUARD” Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the award of degree in Master of Business Administration Submitted by ARAVIND.R (USN: 12MBA61031) Under the guidance of External Guide: Internal Guide: Mr. John Mathew Sebastian Prof. Premlatha Sr. Officer HR School of Business Jain University School of Business Bangalore February 2013 Prof. Premlatha Professor School of Business Jain University
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Brave New World v. 1984 June 8‚ 2011 It is no question that both Huxley and Orwell were displeased with our societal norms by their predictions in Brave New World and 1984. However‚ the two famous novels could not have differed more in their visions of tomorrow. Huxley portrays a nation of pleasure addicted‚ mindless beings merely existing. Orwell illustrated such a strict regime that the pursuit of knowledge would be banned and our voices would be silenced. Imagine living in a world without
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